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Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Nyla avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust lands a head shot.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Nyla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Nyla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nyla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Nyla looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nyla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nyla moves in looking to clinch but Stardust pushes him off.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyla jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nyla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyla, as that shot connected.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nyla blocks the low kick.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Nyla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Nyla has managed to clinch.
Stardust working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyla blocks a body shot from Stardust.
A hook to the body from Nyla.
Nyla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Stardust working aggressively here.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Nyla.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust gets through Nyla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Nyla swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nyla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nyla momentarily.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a series of strikes. Nyla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Stardust lands a high kick!
Nice straight punches there by Nyla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyla.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
A swing and a miss from Nyla.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Nyla throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Nyla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Nyla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nyla slips a straight right by Stardust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Nyla finds it's way through Stardust's defenses.
Nyla throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nyla really felt that one!
Stardust is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Nyla slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nyla.
Nyla scores with a jab.
Nyla cracks Stardust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nyla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Nyla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nyla is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Nyla.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nyla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nyla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Nyla avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Nyla throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Stardust has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyla.
Nyla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Nyla checks it.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Nyla with an uppercut!
Nyla moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Nyla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla slips a straight right by Stardust.#T1#
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nyla moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Nice shot by Nyla.#ROC2#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust looks to land a combination. Nyla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nyla scores with a hook.
Oh Stardust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyla.
Nyla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nyla throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.#KD2#
Nyla lands a big right hand that sends Stardust crashing to the mat! Nyla stays standing though and waves Stardust back to his feet!
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Nyla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Nyla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nyla connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Stardust out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!

 

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Clark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Clark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Stardust tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Stardust sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust lands a nice looking body kick.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Stardust wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Clark pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Stardust is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stardust lands with an overhand left.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Clark 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.
Stardust is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stardust has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Clark forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Clark presses Stardust against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stardust looks winded!
Stardust trying to land knees to the body.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Clark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark stays in close to Stardust's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #SU#
Clark stands up from Stardust's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Stardust 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.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Clark.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark checks a low kick from Stardust.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Clark throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust slips under a jab from Clark.
Stardust paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stardust checks a leg kick.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Stardust, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Stardust against the cage but Stardust circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stardust scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust 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!
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Clark lands with a right hand.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Stardust slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Clark blocks a head kick by Stardust.
A nice combination there by Stardust.
Clark lands with a cross.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stardust cracks Clark with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark connects with a leg kick.
Clark lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Jab by Stardust.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Stardust seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Stardust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range.
Stardust thumps Clark with a low kick.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust with a nice cross.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Stardust's leg but Stardust calmly moves out of range.
Stardust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stardust scores with a jab.
Stardust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Clark with a hook.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust lands with a right hand.
Stardust digs a good body shot into Clark's ribs.
Clark lands a jab.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Clark wants to clinch.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stardust goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Clark backs off Stardust throws a huge counter combo but Clark manages to avoid it all.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stardust scores with a hook.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.
Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stardust lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stardust stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Clark is rocked!
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stardust is breathing heavily.
A short left from Clark.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Stardust's head.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Clark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stardust avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Clark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark connects with a right hand. Stardust shakes it off.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Stardust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Stardust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
Stardust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily. #CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Stardust tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
A big left from Clark misses. #T2#
Clark looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust thumps Clark with a low kick.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Clark instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Clark.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark cracks Stardust with a nice body shot.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark lands a right hand.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Donk. Stardust catches Clark right on the button with a cross.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Stardust's knee but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust flicks out a counter leg kick but Clark steps away.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Stardust pushes him off.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark blocks a jab.
Stardust lands a head shot.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Clark misses.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clark slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stardust to the mat! Stardust manages to get full guard.
Stardust being controlled here, momentarily.
Clark postures up in Stardust's guard and throws a big left but Stardust blocks it.
Wesley Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stardust 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

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

 

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drozd throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Drozd moved out of range nicely.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drozd moves forwards but Stardust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Drozd.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Stardust throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Drozd.
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stardust walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Drozd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Drozd moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drozd.
Drozd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drozd scores with a three punch combo!
Stardust throws a leg kick but Drozd checks it.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Drozd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust throws a hook but Drozd avoids it easily.
As Stardust looks to move away, Drozd throws a big counter combo but Stardust just gets out of the way.#T2#
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drozd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
A telegraphed right hand from Drozd misses the target.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drozd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust lunges at Drozd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drozd's hand.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust with a hook.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Drozd.
Drozd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drozd slips under a jab from Stardust.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd misses with a kick to the body.
Stardust is looking to slow Drozd down with leg kicks. #T3#
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drozd.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Stardust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drozd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drozd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Drozd looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Drozd misses with an uppercut
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Drozd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drozd moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
A little feinted left hand from Drozd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Stardust slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drozd. That did some damage!
Drozd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drozd clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a right hand that Drozd ducks under and follows up with a left that Drozd also avoids with ease.
Drozd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stardust clobbers Drozd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stardust needs to keep his hands up - Drozd had a free shot at his head there.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Drozd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Drozd lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drozd's hands.
Drozd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Drozd blocks a jab.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drozd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drozd's sensitive parts.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drozd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Drozd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust tries to bum rush Drozd with a series of wild strikes but Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drozd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Drozd misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Drozd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drozd counters with a nice body shot.
Drozd lands with a slapping head kick.
Drozd looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Drozd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd ducks right into an uppercut from Stardust.
Stardust moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust throws a leg kick but Drozd moved away.
Stardust thuds his shin into the meat of Drozd's side.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drozd connects with a body shot.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drozd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Drozd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Drozd is out of range.
Stardust throws a jab when Drozd was well out of range.
Drozd lands with a right hand.
Drozd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drozd cracks Stardust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drozd throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drozd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drozd doesn't seem bothered though.
Drozd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drozd.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Drozd moved out of range.
Drozd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stardust with a nice cross.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust throws a series of strikes that have Drozd backpedaling.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Drozd.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Drozd.
Stardust throws a jab when Drozd was well out of range.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Drozd tries to bum rush Stardust with a series of wild strikes but Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Drozd moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stardust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drozd.
Drozd checks a low kick from Stardust.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Drozd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Drozd as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Drozd ducks down to avoid it.
Drozd checks a leg kick nicely.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Drozd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Drozd checks a low kick from Stardust.
Drozd throws a big counter combination but Stardust scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drozd thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Drozd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
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 Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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 jab from Stardust misses.
Drozd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drozd thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Stardust swings for the body but Drozd moves out of range.
Drozd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Drozd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Drozd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Drozd.
Drozd avoids a kick to the body.
Drozd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drozd.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drozd on the side of the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drozd. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Drozd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Stardust misses.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Drozd moved away.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Drozd counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Drozd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Drozd walks into a jab.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
Drozd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust drops his hands momentarily and Drozd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drozd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drozd. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Drozd is out of range.
Stardust pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drozd back to the cage. Stardust follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drozd scores with a nice head shot.
Drozd lands a slapping body shot.
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Drozd off the cage and back into range.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drozd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drozd circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drozd, as that shot connected.
Stardust closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drozd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drozd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust. #T3#
Drozd slips under a jab.
Stardust throws a hook but Drozd avoids it easily.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drozd.
Drozd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Jab from Drozd.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drozd is able to avoid easily.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Drozd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd checks a leg kick.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drozd moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stardust throws out a powerful jab.
Drozd checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws a hook but Drozd avoids it easily.
Stardust misses with a few strikes there.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Drozd does it's job there.
Stardust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drozd looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Drozd defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd misses with a double jab.
Drozd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Drozd avoids it with no problem.
Drozd needs to keep his hands up - Stardust had a free shot at his head there.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Drozd counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
Stardust misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drozd 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!

Miroslav Drozd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust scores with a kick to the body.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim tries to counter with a clinch but Stardust shakes him off and moves away.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Kim lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Kim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stardust is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim. #CL2#
Kim has Stardust 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!
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Stardust's head. #T1#
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stardust blocks a leg kick.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.
Stardust slips a jab from Kim.#T2#
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Stardust feints and then cracks Kim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.#CL2#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land. #BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Kim avoids the body shot from Stardust.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Stardust.
Kim working aggressively here.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Stardust controls his hands.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim works on Stardust's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stardusts head.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Stardust is trying to break free.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kim lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Kim throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasol Kim 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#
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stardust scores with a head kick.
A big right from Kim misses.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust thumps Kim with a low kick.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust stuffs the takedown.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Kim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Kim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stardust lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Kim digs a good body shot into Stardust's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Kim scores with a body shot.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
A jab lands there for Stardust.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Stardust tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust throws a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Stardust misses. #T3#
Kim tries to land a front kick but Stardust steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Kim moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Kim.
Kim is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Stardust cracks Kim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Kim needs to keep his hands up - Stardust had a free shot at his head there.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Kim feints a counter leg kick.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust motions for Kim to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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 Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Kim misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stardust misses the target.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Stardust blocks the low kick.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kim thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
A low kick lands for Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Kim avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Kim sees coming a mile off.
Stardust chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Stardust's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
A nice combination there by Kim. #CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stardust.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
Stardust tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Kim lands the left hand.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away. #T3##CL2#
Kim gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust misses with a few strikes there.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Stardust.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Stardust chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Kim works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Stardust.#T4#
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust takes one on the button.
Kim is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasol Kim!

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

 

Event: OFK 366- Garrincha Vs Brychczy     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Bomstaerk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stardust looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Stardust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk tries to move to mount but Stardust blocks the move with his legs.
Bomstaerk is chipping away with strikes.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but Stardust is working away.
Bomstaerk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stardust has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bomstaerk but great work by Stardust.
Bomstaerk is trying to buck Stardust off.#T1##SU#
Stardust has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomstaerk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Bomstaerk - just one landing.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomstaerk throws out the jab.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomstaerk. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomstaerk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Bomstaerk dives in and scores a takedown into Stardust's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stardust wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomstaerk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Stardust keeps moving.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Stardust is retaining full guard.
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk distracts Stardust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bomstaerk pushing down on Stardust's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Bomstaerk thows a huge punch but Stardust dodges it nicely.
Stardust is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Stardust has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk stalling.
Bomstaerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stardust regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Stardust has wrist control.#T4#
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stardust keeping full guard, as Bomstaerk tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Stardust keeps moving.
Bomstaerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stardust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stardust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Bomstaerk's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomstaerk tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Bomstaerk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bomstaerk on the side of the head.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy body shot
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Bomstaerk 's knee.
Bomstaerk misses with a head kick.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Bomstaerk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bomstaerk throws a combination that misses
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomstaerk is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomstaerk seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Bomstaerk's leg. Bomstaerk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Stardust as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust leaves Bomstaerk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Stardust ducks under and follows up with a left that Stardust also avoids with ease.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Bomstaerk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bomstaerk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Stardust was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bomstaerk.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
It seemed like Bomstaerk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk slips a straight right by Stardust.
Bomstaerk throws a counter combo.
Bomstaerk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomstaerk misses with a low kick.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
It looks like Stardust has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomstaerk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bomstaerk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stardust counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bomstaerk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Stardust, which made it look bad. #T2#
Bomstaerk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.#TD2#
Bomstaerk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stardust was covering up waiting for the punch and Bomstaerk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Stardust has wrist control.
Bomstaerk preventing the sweep.
Stardust has momentary wrist control but Bomstaerk slips an elbow through the middle.
Stardust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stardust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bomstaerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stardust is keeping the position for now.
Stardust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Stardust keeps moving.
Stardust trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomstaerk throws out the jab. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stardust thumps Bomstaerk with a low kick.
Bomstaerk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Stardust manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bomstaerk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bomstaerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stardust gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bomstaerk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stardust is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bomstaerk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Bomstaerk feints the counter takedown.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bomstaerk on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Bomstaerk was not able to check.
Bomstaerk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomstaerk is defended easily by Stardust.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Stardust circles away easily
and Stardust counters with a nice body shot.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Stardust takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomstaerk.#TD2#
Stardust gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stardust pushes Bomstaerk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Bomstaerk's head back. #T1#
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomstaerk. That did some damage!
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Stardust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Stardust counters with a crisp one two that drops Bomstaerk! Stardust thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bomstaerk to his feet! Bomstaerk is in big trouble!
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Bomstaerk's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomstaerk tries to avoid it.
Bomstaerk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stardust pinned against the cage. Stardust gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomstaerk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk. #T2#
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut.
Stardust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomstaerk. That did some damage!
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bomstaerk shoots for a takedown but Stardust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust. #KD#
Stardust drops Bomstaerk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bomstaerk looks back up at him and smiles so Stardust waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #TD2#
Bomstaerk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stardust on his heels. He'll look to pass Stardust's guard now, I'm sure.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
Bomstaerk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stardust's guard. #T3#
Bomstaerk prevents Stardust from improving his position.
Bomstaerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stardust is trying is best to control the position here.
Bomstaerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stardust's head.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Stardust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stardust with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is working for a kimura but Stardust is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stardust is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Stardust is defending against the submission attempts here by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a head shot. Stardust uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stardust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stardust 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

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

 

Event: OFK 361 -     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Mangold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mangold backs up against the cage.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangold is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust throws a right hand that Mangold ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangold also avoids with ease.
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!
Mangold lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Mangold throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Stardust throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Mangold.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Stardust avoided it.#T2#
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a slapping 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!
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Stardust stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangold checks a leg kick.
Mangold is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangold slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust takes one to the chin there.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stardust throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold misses with a jab to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Stardust takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Stardust takes one on the button.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mangold catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stardust 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.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mangold throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust throws a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Mangold's front leg with a kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust slips a straight right by Mangold.
Mangold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust lands with a hook. Mangold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Stardust throws a jab when Mangold was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Stardust scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stardust misses with a left hand
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangold moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Mangold.
Mangold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Mangold scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold counters with a two punch combo.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold thows a body kick. Stardust tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Mangold does it's job there.
Mangold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangold lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangold.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stardust misses with a jab to the body
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stardust blocks a head kick by Mangold.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust tries to work over Mangold's front leg with a kick but Mangold checks it.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Mangold. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mangold.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mangold lands.
It looks like Mangold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Mangold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Mangold avoids it with no problem.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangold counters with a two punch combo.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses the body punch
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangold throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
Mangold lunges at Stardust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stardust's hand.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangold thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Mangold throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.#T1#
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangold to score with a decent uppercut.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Stardust walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust 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!
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Mangold.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Mangold moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mangold.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Stardust misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Mangold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangold misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Stardust has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Mangold slips a straight right by Stardust.
Mangold scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chest Mangold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangold 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!

An out of breath Chest Mangold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 351 -     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Tua Cara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust lands a right hand.
Tua Cara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tua Cara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua Cara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stardust blocks it with crossed arms.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it. #T1#
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stardust.
Tua Cara swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Tua Cara tries to break free but Stardust pushes him back against the cage.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust misses with the head strike. #T2#
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tua Cara with a knee to the head.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a shoulder strike.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua Caras head. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Tua Cara unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
Tua Cara throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Stardust clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tua Cara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stardust.
Stardust trying to land knees to the body.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Stardust throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
A shot in the inside from Tua Cara.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Tua Cara saw it coming and moves away.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Stardust misses. #CL2#
Tua Cara has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Tua Cara has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua Cara stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua Cara throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust lands a nice knee to the body.
Stardust gets through Tua Cara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust misses with a knee to the head.
Stardust using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Ziggy Stardust has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua Cara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara lands a left hand.
Tua Cara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stardust avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Stardust pushes off an throws an elbow but Tua Cara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua Cara.
Stardust blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tua Cara tries a knee to the head but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua Cara tries to land knees in the clinch but Stardust avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua Cara.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua Cara can do to turn this around?
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tua Cara tries to stall but Stardust uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tua Cara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua Cara's elbow. #T4#
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Stardust keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Stardust.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust motions for Tua Cara to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Tua Cara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him. #CL#
Stardust clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Stardust.#CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.#CL#
Stardust rushes Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua Cara blocks a body shot from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stardust.
Stardust misses with some punches.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua Cara.
A short left from Stardust.
A short right from Stardust.
Tua Cara lands a nice uppercut.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tua Cara controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Stardust.
A knee to the head by Stardust.
Tua Cara trying to land knees to the body.
Tua Cara blocking some punches. #T2#
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Tua Cara working aggressively here.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Stardust pushes Tua Cara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tua Cara is trying to force a seperation but Stardust has the dominant position.
Tua Cara is trying to break free.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it. #T3#
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a knee strike.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Stardust throws knees to the body.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stardust.
Stardust prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Stardust pushes Tua Cara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tua Cara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Tua Cara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tua Cara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara is trying to break free.
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

An out of breath Ziggy Stardust thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Stardust feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Some bone on bone action there as Stardust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stardust gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stardust is able to avoid easily.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Epolito's legs.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands with a nice body kick.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head. #T2#
Epolito sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Epolito thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Stardust.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epolito.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito cracks Stardust with an open hand slap.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito jabs at Stardust's body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Stardust sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito scores with a leg kick.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Epolito avoids them all with ease.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Epolito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Epolito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
Epolito throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Stardust is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stardust looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Epolito backs off Stardust throws a huge counter combo but Epolito manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stardust.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Stardust digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.#T1#
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Stardust misses.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Epolito throws a combination that misses
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Epolito dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Stardust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epolito jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito 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.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Epolito moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito motions for Stardust to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Stardust moved away.
Stardust closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust counters with a body kick.
Epolito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Epolito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stardust eats them both and turns towards Epolito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body. Epolito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Stardust throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
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 Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Stardust avoids it.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Epolito saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
Epolito fails to land with a series of punches.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Epolito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito 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.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Stardust shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Stardust wants to slow Epolito down by chopping away at his legs.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Stardust moved away.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.#T4#
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epolito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust misses the jab.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Stardust.
Stardust defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Epolito in the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anthony Epolito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust feints a counter leg kick.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.#T1#
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stardust misses with a series of wild punches.
Stardust misses with a combination
and Epolito counters with a good low kick that Stardust was not able to check.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #T2#
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
Stardust throws a head kick that half lands.
Epolito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epolito thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Epolito jumps back.
Stardust slips a jab from Epolito.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito. #T3#
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epolito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stardust with a hook.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Epolito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Epolito scores with a spinning back kick!
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Epolito moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Epolito pushes Stardust away with a front kick.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stardust checks a low kick from Epolito.
Stardust slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Epolito connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust throws a shot to the body.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito backing away here, and Stardust unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Stardust blocks the body kick.
Stardust throws a big counter head kick but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Epolito is looking to chop away at Stardust's legs.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Epolito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito scores with a push kick.#T2#
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a head kick but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.#T3#
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stardust connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Epolito.
Stardust scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick.
Stardust defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Epolito. #T4#
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epolito.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Epolito.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epolito to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!

Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my last fight, I would like to thank the org. for being first class and all the opponents for the chance to compete against some of the best. I wish you all good luck.'.

 

Event: OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers     
Date:   Oct 07, 2023
#R1#
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
Clark tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Clark is rocked!
BOOM! Stardust lands a beautiful left hook that drops Clark. Clark tries to recover but Stardust is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Clark lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
A very excited looking Ziggy Stardust 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: OFK 334 - Epolito Vs Stardust     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023
#R1#
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epolito throws a shot to the body.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Stardust takes it in his stride.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Epolito is wise to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epolito misses with a head kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Stardust throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stardust tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust moves to clinch but Epolito breaks away
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Epolito lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito walks into a left hand.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.#T4#
Epolito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust closes the distance but Epolito moves to the side
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Stardust is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Stardust throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Stardust as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Epolito clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Epolito.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Stardust misses with a hook
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Stardust checks a low kick from Epolito.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Stardust clinches with his opponent.
Epolito lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Stardust sees coming a mile off.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Stardust holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stardust presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Epolito's ribcage. Epolito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Stardust rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stardust fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito lands with a nice body punch.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stardust.#T1#
Epolito feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epolito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Stardust in the body.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epolito throws a nice outside 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!
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epolito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Stardust in the body.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito slips a straight right by Stardust.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Stardust steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Epolito. That one must have hurt.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stardust instigates a clinch.
Epolito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epolito blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epolito takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Stardust leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!#BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Stardust digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epolito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Epolito counters with an outside leg kick.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick from Epolito.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito tries to land a body kick
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Stardust avoids it.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Stardust tries to counter with a clinch but Epolito shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.#T1#
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Epolito.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Stardust ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
Stardust lands a nice looking body kick.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stardust's head.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Epolito throws a body kick that misses
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Epolito 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Epolito.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Stardust saw that one coming.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
Crunch! Epolito slams his shin into Stardust's torso.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epolito.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily. #T4#
Epolito throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stardust will feel that in the morning.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body. Epolito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Stardust lands but Epolito takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito lands a head kick. Stardust smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws a front kick aimed at Epolito's knee but Epolito avoids it well.
And Epolito counters with a quick kick to the body but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Stardust catches Epolito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stardust.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito throws a right hand that Stardust ducks under and follows up with a left that Stardust also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stardust.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Stardust lands.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Epolito.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.#T3#
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Stardust looks for the body kick but Epolito saw that one coming.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Epolito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Stardust clinches.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Stardust.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head.
Epolito is trying to force a seperation but Stardust has the dominant position.
Epolito tries to break the clinch but Stardust is controlling the position.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Epolito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epolito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stardust up against the cage.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!

Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFK 329 - Dinapoli Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Stardust misses with a hook.
Dokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Stardust sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Dokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Dokov darts in trying to clinch
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.#T1##CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dokov forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust throws a hook but Dokov avoids it easily.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stardust circles away.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
Stardust lands with a nice body kick.
Dokov tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Stardust misses with a hook. Dokov ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Dokov ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stardust lands with a hook. Dokov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Dokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dokov looks to clinch
and Stardust counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stardust, pushing him back against the cage.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Dokov is just out of range.
Dokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dokov. That did some damage!
Dokov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dokov throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Dokov tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Dokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stardust as he jumps to the side.
Stardust feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.#T4#
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dokov shoots in but Stardust avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Stardust stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Dokov is rocked!
Dokov wants to stay close but Stardust steps back to make room for something. Dokov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Stardust and Dokov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 324 - Nik Vs Jankovic     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Stardust.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Perkele thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Stardust chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perkele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Perkele has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Stardust tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Stardust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Perkele blocks with his arms.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Stardust.
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkele backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust trying to stall but Perkele improves his position.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Perkele.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perkele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stardust's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust misses with some punches.
A short left from Perkele.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Stardust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head. #T3#
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Stardust missing with knees to the body.
Perkele gets through Stardust's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands an elbow inside that Stardust shrugs off.
Stardust pushes Perkele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stardust.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele takes a knee right on the jaw! #T4#
Perkele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkele stalling the fight.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Good body shot from Perkele.
Perkele lands a right hand.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust scores with a punch to the head.
Stardust is looking to slow Perkele down with leg kicks.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Stardust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stardust.
Stardust throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Perkele connects with a jab.
Stardust is looking to clinch.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Stardust.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStardust.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Perkele misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stardust counter with a right hand. #T3#
Perkele blocks a leg kick.
Perkele moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Perkele. #T4#
Stardust feints a jab promting Perkele to slip. Stardust then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust jabs at Perkele's body.
Stardust throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Stardust misses.
Stardust walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Perkele rushes Stardust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust working aggressively here.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Stardust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perkele's head.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
Perkele moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Perkele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele lands with a good body shot.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Perkele forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Stardust working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stardust. #T4#
Stardust blocking some punches.
Stardust lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perkele.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele stalling in the clinch.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Perkele takes a shot to the head.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stardust 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Ziggy Stardust took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ispa Perkele spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

 

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust feints a counter leg kick.
Stardust 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.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Kim throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Jab by Stardust.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1##CL#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body.
Stardust stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Stardust taking a breather.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust blocking some punches.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust with a knee to the head.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust wants to break free but Kim has control.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust is trying to break free.#BC2#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Stardust motions for Kim to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Kim. #T3#
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Stardust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust lands a front kick.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stardust walks into a left hand. #T4#
Kim misses with a low kick.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Stardust scores with a kick to the body.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.#CL#
Kim darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kim tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kim's head backwards.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Stardust's knee but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim misses with a looping right.#T1#
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim motions for Stardust to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Kim takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stardust manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Kim off balance momentarily.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust thumps Kim with a low kick.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab. #T3#
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Kim moved away.
Kim quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Kim thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Kim throws a leg kick but Stardust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Kim tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim connects with a jab.#T4#
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust throws a good cross that connects.
Kim slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim. #BC2#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Stardust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stardust thinks about the counter body kick.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust motions for Kim to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Kim tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim throws out a leg kick but Stardust moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Kim is wise to it.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust thinks about the counter body kick.
Stardust plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim connects with the punch.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Kim was not able to check. #CL#
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch. #T3#
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Stardust moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim lands with a hook. Stardust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust unleashes a big counter combination but Kim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Kim 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#
Kim clinches. #T4#
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stardust.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to pull guard but Stardust won't allow it.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stardusts head.
Stardust blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
A hook to the body from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust throws a push kick but Kim slaps the foot to one side.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust scores with a jab. Kim acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a hook.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
As Stardust tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Stardust manages to avoid the attempt.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.#T2#
Kim throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Stardust is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim blocking some punches.
Stardust working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries a body shot but Stardust blocks it.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust avoids a kick to the body.
Stardust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
As Stardust tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Stardust manages to avoid the attempt.
Kim checks a low kick from Stardust.
Kim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stardust.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Kim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Kim.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Kim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Kim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kim.
Stardust is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stardust scrambles back to his feet.
Stardust scores with a head kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Stardust's leg but Stardust calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Stardust doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Kim looks for the body kick but Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim 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 Stardust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stardust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kim throws a low kick but Stardust avoids it.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Kim thumps Stardust with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Stardust's knee but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Kim slips a jab from Stardust.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Kim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Kim thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust misses with a hook.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down. #CL#
Kim rushes Stardust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Stardust stalling.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kim. #T4#
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust wants to break free but Kim has control.
A short left from Kim.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Stardust letting Kim take a breather here.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kim 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!

Yasol Kim retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasol Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 314 - Escalante Vs Brown     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomstaerk missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stardust sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust wants to slow Bomstaerk down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Bomstaerk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stardust keeping control of the position.
Stardust continues to stall.#T1#
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stardust keeps working.
Stardust blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk seems to be looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Stardust is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stardust is looking to improve his position.
Bomstaerk wants to advance to full mount but Stardust doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomstaerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bomstaerk with a nice head shot there.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but Stardust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Bomstaerk wriggles free and stands up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Bomstaerk down.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Bomstaerk's legs.
Bomstaerk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stardust.#T3#
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomstaerk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Stardust thows a body kick. Bomstaerk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bomstaerk shoots in but no luck this time.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bomstaerk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Bomstaerk seems unphased.
Bomstaerk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Bomstaerk throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Bomstaerk looks to throw a body kick
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk misses with a head kick.
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.
Stardust plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Stardust throws a head kick but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Stardust throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bomstaerk slips under a jab.#TD2#
Bomstaerk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stardust quickly recovers to half guard.

Stardust manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bomstaerk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bomstaerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stardust gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stardust stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stardust prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Stardust manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stardust scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomstaerk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomstaerk just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust works the jab nicely.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Stardust shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Stardust blocks a head kick by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?
Stardust throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bomstaerk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Bomstaerk off the cage and back into range.
Bomstaerk fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomstaerk. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Stardust looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well. #KD#
Stardust lands a big head kick that sends Bomstaerk tumbling to the mat! Stardust takes a step backwards and waves Bomstaerk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
BAM! Stardust delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bomstaerk like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ziggy Stardust!
After the big win, Ziggy Stardust made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFK 308 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1#
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alela tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alela throws a leg kick but Stardust checks it.
Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela misses with a kick to the body
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Alela.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alela is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Alela.
Stardust stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stardust connects with a looping right hand.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Alela misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stardust lands a body shot.
Stardust tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Alela moves out of range easily.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alela's sensitive parts.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Alela avoids the body shot from Stardust. #TD2#
Stardust gets caught flat footed, as Alela shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stardust pushes Alela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stardust throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Stardust looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alela. That did some damage!
Alela lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Alela jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Alela shoots in but no luck this time.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Alela tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Stardust looks to land a combination. Alela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Alela.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alela misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Alela with a hook.
Stardust motions for Alela to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.
Alela feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Alela with the inside leg kick.
Alela throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Stardust 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.
Stardust blocks a leg kick.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Alela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Alela misses. #T4#
Alela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Stardust 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!
An inside leg kick from Alela misses.
Alela checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
Alela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alela misses with a body shot.
Stardust thumps Alela with a low kick.
Alela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Alela.
Alela lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stardust blocks the leg kick.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stardust throws a low kick but Alela avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stardust throws a head kick but Alela moves out of range.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
Alela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Alela jumps back.
Stardust lands with an overhand left.
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Alela moved out of range nicely.
Alela stuns Stardust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alela 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 Stardust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stardust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alela throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.
Alela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alela tries to bum rush Stardust with a series of wild strikes but Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust slips under a jab from Alela.
Alela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Alela avoided it.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Alela pushes Stardust away with a front kick.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Alela.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
Alela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Alela checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust lands a head kick. Alela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
Alela thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust misses with a body punch
and Alela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stardust moves out of range of the leg kick from Alela.
Alela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Alela defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Alela misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alela throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alela lands a head shot.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Alela.
Stardust staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alela 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.
Alela throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Alela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alela misses with the combination.
Stardust blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Alela fails to land the takedown.
Stardust slips a straight right by Alela.
Alela takes one to the chin there.
Stardust with a nice cross.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stardust lands a nice looking body kick.
Alela misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alela throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Alela's leg but Alela calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Alela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Stardust misses the target.#T4#
Stardust checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Alela down.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alela throws the kick towards the body but Stardust avoids it.
Alela looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alela.
Alela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alela shoots for a double leg takedown but Stardust sprawls well. He's pushed Alela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stardust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alela.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela is breathing heavily.
Alela misses the shot to the body.
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alela. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Alela's leg but Alela calmly moves out of range.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stardust lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alela takes a step back to recover.
Alela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stardust finds it's way round the side to connect with Alela's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust slips a jab from Alela.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Alela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Alela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust digs a good hook to Alela's body.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela connects with a body shot that sends Stardust's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust thumps Alela with a low kick.
Stardust moves out of range of the leg kick from Alela.
Stardust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alela in his tracks.
Alela misses with a combination
and Stardust counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alela is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Alela throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Alela throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Alela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Alela with a jab.
Alela shoots and misses
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust lands a slapping body shot.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Alela.
Stardust 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.
Stardust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alela at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust counters with a good, hard body kick but Alela shrugs it off. #T2#
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stardust catches Alela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Alela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Alela's front leg but catches the back leg as Alela tries to avoid it.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust slips under a jab from Alela.
Alela misses with an uppercut
and Stardust finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Alela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stardust is fending him off so far but Alela persists. Nope, Stardust circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela misses with a double jab. #T3#
Alela misses with a leg kick
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Alela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Alela's front leg but catches the back leg as Alela tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Alela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Alela in the body.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alela throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust jabs Alela right on the nose. Alela blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Alela misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Stardust thuds his right hand into Alela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alela to score with a decent uppercut.
Alela misses with a low kick.
Alela takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Alela misses.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alela.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alela shoots in for a takedown but Stardust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
You can see that Alela has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Stardust scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stardust bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alela's head.
Stardust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stardust 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ziggy Stardust thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: OFK 302 - Marek Vs Jankovic     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Stardust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kentas lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas is looking to wear down Stardust with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kentas checks it well.
Kentas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kentas misses.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a nice body shot.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Kentas moved away.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas misses with the combination. #T3#
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Kentas.#T4#
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kentas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kentas misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Stardust misses.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kentas.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Kentas counters with a left to the body.
Stardust wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kentas.#T2#
A big right from Kentas misses.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kentas checks the leg kick.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kentas lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Stardust
and Kentas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Kentas misses the jab.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kentas misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kentas. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kentas has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kentas blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Kentas darts in and clinches Stardust up 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!
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kentas lands with a right to the head.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Kentas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stardust misses with the body kick
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kentas tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kentas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kentas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Kentas as he connects with a hook.
Kentas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Kentas tries to counter by clinching up but Stardust breaks away and moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Kentas works the jab nicely.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kentas scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stardust pushes Kentas off and gets back to his feet.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kentas moves his leg out of the way.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands 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!
Stardust blocks a jab.
Kentas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kentas misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.#ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Kentas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Kentas finish him?
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Stardust seems to have recovered his senses.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!

Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
Ryan cracks Stardust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stardust sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stardust cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Stardust.
Ryan clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
Stardust slips a jab from Ryan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Ryan misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Stardust motions for Ryan to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stardust!
Stardust stops Ryan from passing to mount.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stardust stops Ryan from passing to mount.
Stardust trying to remain calm as Ryan controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stardust keeps working.
Stardust wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Stardust denies him.
Stardust sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan is keen to just control but Stardust is a slippery customer.
Stardust wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Ryan 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.
Stardust connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Stardust misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab from Stardust.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan slips under a jab.#T4#
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Stardust 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands with a hook. Stardust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Donk. Ryan catches Stardust right on the button with a cross.
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.#T1#
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Stardust thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Stardust takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Stardust is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stardust goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stardust is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stardust pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan 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.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stardust checks it well.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Stardust throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stardust 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Ziggy Stardust took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stardust doesn't seem bothered though.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim lands a body shot.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust can't break the clinch.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kim defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust misses with a right hand
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kim drives through and clinches with Stardust against the cage.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a knee strike.
Stardust is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Stardust looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
A short left from Stardust.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Stardust looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim gets through Stardust's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
Stardust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
Stardust trying to land knees to the body.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Kim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Stardust tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim lands an uppercut.#T4#
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
Stardust lands a body punch.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
Good body shot from Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim slips under a jab from Stardust.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stardust throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust. #T1#
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kim!
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Stardust misses with a knee to the head.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stardust or not.
Stardust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kim forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Stardust lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim tries a body shot but Stardust blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
A hook to the body from Kim.
Good body shot from Kim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stardust lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Stardust is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but Stardust is blocking nicely. #T4#
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kim.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stardust walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim thows a body kick. Stardust tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim scores with a hook.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kim.
Stardust half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with the body kick
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stardust's knee momentarily.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Stardust quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Stardust off balance momentarily.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well.
Stardust sizes up Kim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stardust throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Kim wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Kim slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim. #CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Kim keeps control of Stardust as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Stardust tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Stardust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stardust misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!

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

 

Event: Nfld 32     
Date:   Mar 18, 2023
#R1#
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Falcon off balance momentarily.
Falcon dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Falcon throws a left that rocks Stardust and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Falcon dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stardust regain composure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Falcon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Falcon trying to control the position but Stardust is working away.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is trying to ground and pound but Stardust uses the momentary lack of control by Falcon to regain half guard.
Falcon stalling away here and it's allowed Stardust to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Stardust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon looking to sit in guard and control but Stardust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Stardust stands up and waves to Falcon to follow him. #T2#
Falcon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcon scores with a hook.
Stardust cracks Falcon with an open hand slap.
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Falcon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Falcon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon misses with a wild combination.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.#CUT#It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Stardust. That snapped Falcon's head back.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.#T3#
Stardust jabs Falcon right on the nose. Falcon blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Stardust thumps Falcon with a low kick.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Falcon 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon moves out of range of the body kick.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Falcon throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Falcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Falcon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcon.
Falcon misses with a straight right. #T4#
Stardust lands a brutal head kick. Falcon looks out on his feet and Stardust throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ziggy Stardust!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ziggy Stardust made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Nfld live 23     
Date:   Feb 18, 2023
#R1#
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randy rather than just go for the knockout.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Randy.#T1#
Randy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Stardust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Randy checks it.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.#T2#
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Randy.
Stardust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Randy blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a left hand
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Randy throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Randy's leg. Randy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy is looking for a counter combo.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Stardust slips under a jab from Randy.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randy really felt that one!
Good shot there by Stardust.
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Randy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust lands with a nice body kick.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stardust - that will leave a mark!
Stardust thows a body kick. Randy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randy slips a jab from Stardust.
Randy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Nice cross by Stardust.#T1#
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy slips a straight right by Stardust.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.
Randy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Randy scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Randy in the body.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stardust 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.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
Randy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Randy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a body punch
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Randy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Randy fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
Stardust misses with a hook #KD#
and Randy counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stardust to the canvas! #ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
Randy trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Stardust pulls Randy in to control the position.
Randy wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Randy 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.
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stardust knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Randy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Randy 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 second round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Randy misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Randy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randy lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Randy.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randy.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randy eats them both and turns towards Stardust to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stardust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Randy counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stardust is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!

 

Event: Nfld live 21     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Stardust blocks a leg kick.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Stardust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Boma was not able to check.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma lands a 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!
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Boma throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stardust checks it well.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Stardust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust slips a jab from Boma.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range. #T2#
Boma scores with a punch to the head.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Stardust wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stardust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stardust moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Boma takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Stardust misses.
It looked like Boma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Boma lands a front kick.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boma throws a low kick but Stardust avoids it.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust. #T4#
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Boma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stardust.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
Boma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boma with the inside leg kick.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Boma throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Boma thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stardust. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boma has got the better of the exchanges.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust walks into a left hand. #T1#
Boma slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boma.
Stardust looks for the body kick but Boma saw that one coming.
Norman Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust misses with a kick to the body.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Boma lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Boma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.#T2#
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Boma.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Boma checks a low kick from Stardust.
Boma throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Stardust throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.#T3#
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Boma. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Boma scores with a four punch combination!
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma swinging wildly here.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.#T4#
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
Nice shot lands for Boma.
Stardust is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma lands a head kick!
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that second round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma connects with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Boma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Boma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust lands with an overhand left.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Stardust's belly button to the back.
Stardust throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Boma throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust misses with a body kick. #T1#
Stardust paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Boma is wise to it.
Stardust tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Boma tries to bum rush Stardust with a series of wild strikes but Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust. #T2#
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Boma lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Stardust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Boma misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust checks a low kick from Boma.
Boma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Boma throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Boma avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma cracks Stardust with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Boma.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stardust lands a front kick.
Stardust misses with a wild combination.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
Boma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Stardust off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Boma works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Boma is wise to it.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Boma misses.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.#T3#
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boma scores with a spinning back kick!
Stardust tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Stardust throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Donk. Boma catches Stardust right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Stardust misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Boma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Boma 's knee.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boma, as that shot connected.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Stardust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma misses with a jab to the body
and Stardust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma with a nice calf kick.
Boma sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Stardust jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Stardust throws a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Norman Boma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma lands a high kick!
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma connects with a single shot there.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boma throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boma.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
Stardust punishes Boma's body with a nice straight punch.
Boma jabs at Stardust's body.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Jab from Boma.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab. #T4#
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust scores with a nice body kick.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!

Norman Boma retains his welterweight title!
Norman Boma made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Nfld live 19     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Stardust lands.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Averescu 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust delivers a nice body kick.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stardust!
Averescu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice kick to the body.
Averescu looks winded!#T1#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Stardust catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Stardust slips under a jab from Averescu.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Averescu throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Averescu 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.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averescu's knee momentarily.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Stardust scores with a nice body kick.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses. #ROC#Averescu is rocked!#T2#
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust thows a body kick. Averescu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust thumps Averescu with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averescu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Averescu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Averescu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Stardust needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Averescu just on the top of the head. Averescu drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Averescu - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust     
Date:   Nov 26, 2022
#R1#
Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust feints a counter leg kick.
Doomsday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Doomsday gets a double leg takedown into Stardust's guard.

Stardust pushes Doomsday off and gets back to his feet.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Doomsday moved away.#T1#
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust lands a front kick.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Doomsday tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doomsday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doomsday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Doomsday misses.
Stardust flicks out a counter leg kick but Doomsday steps away.#T2#
Stardust throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doomsday rather than just go for the knockout.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Doomsday lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doomsday throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stardust walks into a jab.#T3#
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stardust sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Doomsday clinches up against the cage.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Stardust tries to work over Doomsday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doomsday defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Stardust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doomsday scores with a jab.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust is looking to slow Doomsday down with leg kicks.
Doomsday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Doomsday misses with a looping left.
Stardust shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Doomsday misses with a straight left.
Stardust 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 round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doomsday blocks the body kick.
Stardust tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Doomsday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stardust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stardust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stardust has control of Doomsday's left arm, preventing Doomsday from doing any damage.
Doomsday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Stardust keeps moving.
Stardust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doomsday throws an elbow that misses. Stardust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doomsday's guard. Nice move by Stardust!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Doomsday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stardust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stardust has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from.
Doomsday wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Stardust has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doomsday working a defensive guard here.
Stardust trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doomsday's guard.
Stardust preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doomsday.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Stardust connects with a looping right hand.
Doomsday punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Doomsday throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doomsday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Doomsday moves out of range easily.
Doomsday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Doomsday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Stardust stuffs the takedown attempt from Doomsday. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
Doomsday ducks right into an uppercut from Stardust.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.#T4#
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Doomsday as he connects with a hook.
Stardust throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust throws a push kick but Doomsday slaps the foot to one side.
Doomsday throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a big head kick but Doomsday shrugs it off.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Doomsday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Doomsday jumps back.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stardust sprawls and moves away.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Doomsday to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Doomsday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Stardust catches Doomsday right on the button with a cross.
Doomsday throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Doomsday cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Stardust throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Doomsday.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doomsday swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Doomsday tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
Doomsday defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Doomsday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stardust scores with a four punch combination!
Stardust throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doomsday.
Stardust is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Stardust managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doomsday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Doomsday tries for a kimura but Stardust is defending well.
Doomsday wants to control for a moment but Stardust uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday lands strikes from half guard.
Doomsday works his way into full mount!
Stardust working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Doomsday misses the target.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Doomsday is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust misses with a jab to the body
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with the combination.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stardust - that will leave a mark!
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown but Stardust manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doomsday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Doomsday was not able to check.
Doomsday clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Doomsday throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a body kick that stops Doomsday in his tracks momentarily.
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Doomsday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Stardust with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Doomsday connects with a jab.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Doomsday lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Doomsday as he connects with a hook.
Stardust misses with a kick to the body.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stardust sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday misses the body punch
and Stardust counters with a head kick. That will keep Doomsday thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A bone on bone clash there as Doomsday blocks the leg kick. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Stardust sprawls well.
Stardust jabs at Doomsday's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Doomsday takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stardust as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doomsday swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Doomsday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Doomsday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Stardust.
Doomsday scores with a jab.
Doomsday throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doomsday. That did some damage!
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stardust lands with a nice body kick.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stardust is looking to slow Doomsday down with leg kicks.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doomsday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Doomsday saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Doomsday saw that one coming.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stardust, as that shot connected.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doomsday swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stardust counters with a head kick. That will keep Doomsday thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Doomsday off balance momentarily.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Doomsday throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doomsday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stardust finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Doomsday.
Doomsday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stardust.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Doomsday with an uppercut!#T3#
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doomsday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doomsday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust thows a body kick. Doomsday tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stardust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doomsday throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Doomsday really felt that one!
Stardust works Doomsday's body with a nice hook.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doomsday has time to react.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust is looking to slow Doomsday down with leg kicks.
Doomsday throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown. Stardust fights it but they end up in guard.
Stardust wants to sweep but no luck.
Stardust is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doomsday throwing strikes from guard but Stardust blocks nicely.
Doomsday throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stardust 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Ziggy Stardust is the new welterweight champion!
Ziggy Stardust gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Virtainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Virtainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtainen throws out the jab.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Virtainen.
Virtainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Virtainen.
Virtainen defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Virtainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtainen unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen swinging wildly here.
Virtainen tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Virtainen moves into the clinch.
Virtainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtainen.
Virtainen goes for a takedown attempt but Stardust pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stardust lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Virtainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Virtainen ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Stardust tries to sprawl but Virtainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Stardust has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Virtainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Stardust back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen is trying to drag Stardust to the mat but Stardust just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Virtainen can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Virtainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Stardust has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Virtainen.
Virtainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stardust pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virtainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Stardust shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Stardust.
Virtainen working aggressively here. #BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Virtainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Virtainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Virtainen catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtainen.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Virtainen manages to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen looks to land a combination. Stardust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Virtainen fails with the takedown
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Virtainen moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Virtainen. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Virtainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virtainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Virtainen's leg. Virtainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Virtainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virtainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust scores with a hook.#ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Stardust lands a brutal uppercut that launches Virtainen off his feet! Virtainen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 455: Frank VS Camble     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve slips a straight right by Stardust.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Stardust takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Stardust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
A knee to the head by Steve. #T1#
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Stardust looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stardust's brow.
Steve with a knee to the head.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Stardust missing with knees to the body.
Stardust blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stardust checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
Steve is looking to wear down Stardust with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
Steve moves away from the strike by Stardust. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stardust.
Stardust tries a body shot but Steve blocks it. #T3#
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Stardust blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
Stardust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve wants to slow Stardust down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Steve throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Stardust is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Stardust checks a leg kick.
Steve swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stardust takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
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 Jay Steve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stardust connects with the punch.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve looks for the body kick but Stardust saw that one coming. #CL2#
Stardust gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Stardust.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Stardust won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Stardust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stardust.
A frustrated look appears on Stardust's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stardust lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stardust lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.#T1##BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range. #CL#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Stardust blocks with his arms.
Stardust working aggressively here.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stardusts head.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Stardust as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Stardust lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust scores with a knee to the head.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Stardust.
Stardust lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stardust lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust stalling. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Stardust releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust lands with a cross.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Stardust catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Stardust throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stardust misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Stardust's head back. #T4#
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve 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.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stardust has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Stardust.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Stardust blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Steve swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve works over Stardust's head and body with a nice combination.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.#T1#
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Steve throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stardust tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stardust scores with a shoulder strike.
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms. #T2#
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Steve blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Steve fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Steve gets a clinch. #T3#
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Stardust lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Stardust lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stardust lands a left hand.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stardust has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #BC2#
Stardust breaks 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!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Stardust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stardust works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust lands a head kick. Steve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stardust 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

After the big win, Ziggy Stardust made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 451: Stardust VS Divisek     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Stardust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Divisek.
Stardust thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek scores with a punch to the head.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Stardust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Divisek is out of range.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Divisek seems unphased.
Stardust misses with a hook. Divisek ducked under it nicely.
Divisek's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Divisek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stardust jabs Divisek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust throws a head kick but Divisek moves out of range.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Divisek's head.
Divisek scores with a push kick.
Divisek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Divisek moves to clinch but Stardust breaks away
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divisek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stardust is able to avoid easily.
Divisek checks the leg kick.#T2#
Divisek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Divisek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Divisek's head but Divisek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Divisek jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek is looking to clinch.
Stardust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Divisek punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Divisek is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Divisek checks a low kick from Stardust.
Divisek wants to counter the offense by Stardust and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Divisek catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Divisek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Divisek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust throws a shot to the body.
Divisek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Divisek scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Divisek does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL2#
Divisek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek keeps control of Stardust as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stardust using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Divisek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Divisek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divisek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stardust blocks it with crossed arms.
Divisek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
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 Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divisek.
Divisek tries to counter with a clinch but Stardust shakes him off and moves away.
Stardust misses with a hook. Divisek ducked under it nicely.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Divisek's head.
Divisek 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.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divisek was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Divisek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Divisek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Stardust misses with a hook.
Divisek tries to counter with a clinch but Stardust shakes him off and moves away.
Divisek lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Stardust. Those never looked like landing.
Divisek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Divisek checks it well.
Divisek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stardust takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Stardust throws a low kick but Divisek avoids it.
Divisek is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Divisek is looking to slow Stardust down with leg kicks.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Divisek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Divisek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Divisek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Divisek tries to counter with a clinch but Stardust shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Divisek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Divisek lands a glancing blow to the side of Stardust's head.
Divisek motions for Stardust to come forward. Divisek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Divisek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Divisek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Divisek can do to turn this around?
Divisek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek takes one to the side of the head.
Stardust tries to bum rush Divisek with a series of wild strikes but Divisek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
Stardust with a hook.#T4#
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Divisek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek thumps Stardust with a low kick.#CL2#
Divisek clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divisek is defending well for now.
Stardust tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust wants to get back to striking at distance but Divisek won't allow it.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Divisek staying out of range there.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek connects with a right hand. Stardust shakes it off.#CL2#
Divisek darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divisek connects with a crisp jab.
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek's corner calls for a 1-2. Divisek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Stardust throws a shot to the body. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Divisek wants to counter the offense by Stardust and move into the clinch position.
Divisek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divisek under the eye.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Divisek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stardust if he has to take too many more of those.
Juraj Divisek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Divisek 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.
Divisek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Divisek's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Divisek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Divisek is just out of range.
Stardust sets himself, and Divisek steps forward looking for the clinch! Stardust avoids it this time.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Divisek blocks the low kick.
Divisek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Divisek moves away from the strike by Stardust. #T3#
Divisek throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek is looking to clinch.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Divisek tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Divisek wants to counter the offense by Stardust and move into the clinch position.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stardust throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
Divisek throws a hook to the side of Stardust's head but Stardust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust sets himself, and Divisek steps forward looking for the clinch! Stardust avoids it this time.
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Divisek misses with a body kick.
Stardust misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Divisek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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 Ziggy Stardust.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stardust, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ziggy Stardust!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ziggy Stardust thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hardaway misses.
Hardaway 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.
Hardaway misses with a looping left.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardaway.
Nice straight punches there by Hardaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardaway.
Nice defenses there by Hardaway.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardaways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Hardaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardaway throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust feints and then cracks Hardaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardaway down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardaway throws out the jab.
Hardaway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Hardaway tries a quick counter leg kick but Stardust is wise to it.
Hardaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Hardaway.
A low kick from Hardaway is predictable there
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardaway, as that shot connected.
Stardust scores with a punch to the head.
Hardaway misses the jab.
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Stardust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Hardaway.
Stardust takes a swing at Hardaway's ribcage but misses.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardaway misses with a double jab
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardaway tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Hardaway moved out of range.#T2#
Hardaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardaway cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Hardaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardaway misses with a looping right.
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Hardaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust tests Hardaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardaway staying out of range there.
Hardaway lands with a slapping head kick.
Hardaway checks a leg kick nicely.
Stardust moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardaway fakes the leg kick and cracks Stardust in the body.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Hardaway.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardaway.
Hardaway walks into a stiff left hand from Stardust.
Hardaway misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Hardaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Hardaway's leg but Hardaway calmly moves out of range.
Stardust 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.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardaway.
Hardaway throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Hardaway misses its intended target.
Hardaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway misses the jab.
As Hardaway backs away, Stardust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
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!
Hardaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardaway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Hardaway.
Hardaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hardaway misses.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Hardaway moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardaway misses with a leg kick.
Hardaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hardaway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stardust thuds a left hand into Hardaway's body.
Stardust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardaway misses the target.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Hardaway manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Hardaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardaway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stardust jabs Hardaway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust moves forwards but Hardaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardaway throws out a powerful jab.
Hardaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stardust might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardaway scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardaway tries to work over Stardust's front leg with a kick but Stardust checks it.
Hardaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samuel Hardaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardaway throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardaway cracks Stardust with an open hand slap.#T1#
Hardaway looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Hardaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Stardust is rocked!
Hardaway misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Hardaway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Hardaway misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardaway checks the leg kick.
Hardaway looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardaway 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardaway takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Stardust connects with a right hand. Hardaway shakes it off.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust cracks Hardaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samuel Hardaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Hardaway moves away and avoids it.
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Hardaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Hardaway does it's job there.
Hardaway misses with a head kick. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Hardaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardaway misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut
and Hardaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stardust defending well as Hardaway loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust scores with a jab.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Hardaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardaway throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardaway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardaway misses the jab.
Hardaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stardust finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardaway's head.
Hardaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Hardaway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardaway.
Stardust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardaway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust tests Hardaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardaway throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway with a nice calf kick.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardaway scores with a nice strike.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
Hardaway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardaway throws a big shot that misses.
Stardust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Hardaway's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardaway tries to avoid it.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Hardaway avoided it.
Hardaway digs a good body shot into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardaway.
Hardaway throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardaway misses the 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!
Hardaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust. #T1#
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Hardaway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stardust keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Hardaway jumps back.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardaway is looking to slow Stardust down with leg kicks.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Hardaway jumps back.
Hardaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust slips a straight right by Hardaway.
Hardaway throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust takes a swing at Hardaway's ribcage but misses.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Hardaway jumps back.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardaway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust tries to work over Hardaway's front leg with a kick but Hardaway checks it.
Hardaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway lands the left hand.
Hardaway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
Hardaway connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hardaway.
Stardust throws a low kick but Hardaway moves out of range easily.
A jab from Hardaway misses. #T3#
Nice shot by Hardaway.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Stardust moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHardaway.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardaway.
Hardaway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardaway's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardaway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardaway scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Stardust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardaway tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Hardaway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Hardaway blocks the low kick.
Hardaway looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust seems to have got his legs back now.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick 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!
Hardaway throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Hardaway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardaway! But no joy.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardaway.
Stardust lands a head shot.
Hardaway lands with a hook. Stardust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Hardaway's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardaway tries to avoid it.
Hardaway missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway checks a low kick from Stardust.
Hardaway tries to land a front kick but Stardust steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Hardaway backs away, Stardust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardaway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Hardaway.
I think Hardaway 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hardaway!

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

 

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stardust's guard.
Lundgren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stardust can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Stardust is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Stardust'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.
Stardust gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stardust manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stardust's guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stardust looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stardust looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stardust! #REVR#
Lundgren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stardust's best efforts.
Lundgren is trying to control but can't.
Lundgren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stardust wants to stand but Lundgren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet. #T2##SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Stardust takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgren. That did some damage!
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Stardust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundgren.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lundgren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stardust sprawls well. Stardust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Stardust stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stardust wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Stardust sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stardust cracks Lundgren with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Lundgren avoided it.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lundgren darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Lundgren into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Lundgren down.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
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!
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Stardust counters with a head kick that drops Lundgren to the mat! Lundgren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Stardust! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ziggy Stardust made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

 

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stardust takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Stardust is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.#T1#
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Kruschev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Stardust checks it. #CL2#
Stardust has Kruschev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Stardust pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev misses with a body punch.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust is leaning against Kruschev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Stardust digs a right hand into Kruschev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruschev's gas tank.
Stardust tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Stardust.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Stardust walks into a left hand.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.#CL2#
Stardust moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Kruschev lands a shot to the body.
Stardust stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kruschev throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Stardust's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev with a hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Stardust.#T1#
Stardust drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Kruschev lunges at Stardust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stardust's hand.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?#T2#
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Kruschev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stardust crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Stardust gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Stardust manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev with a jab.
Stardust walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stardust lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.#CL2#
Stardust clinches.
Stardust presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kruschev scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Stardust looks to clinch
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Stardust instigates a clinch.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruschev lands an elbow just above Stardust 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Ziggy Stardust has been cut.#BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stardust just manages to avoid it.
Stardust slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev pushes Stardust away with a front kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Stardust takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stardust is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Stardust tries to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust takes one to the chin there.
Stardust walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Kruschev blocks the low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Kruschev misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!

Wally Kruschev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe     
Date:   Mar 30, 2022
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Andrianov there.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Andrianov's ribs.
Andrianov thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is 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!
Andrianov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust fails to land with a series of punches.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov slips a jab from Stardust.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust. #T1#
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
and Andrianov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Andrianov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Andrianov's head but Andrianov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianov just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Andrianov does it's job there.
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust 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.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Andrianov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stardust back to the cage. Andrianov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Stardust misses.
Andrianov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianov avoided it.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianov.
Stardust misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Stardust takes one on the button.
Andrianov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stardust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stardust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrianov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stardust scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianov loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Stardust 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.
Andrianov throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Andrianov fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Andrianov jumps back.
Stardust thumps Andrianov with a low kick.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Andrianov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Stardust throws a body punch but Andrianov moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Andrianov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stardust, pushing him back against the cage.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andrianov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andrianov taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov digs a right hand underneath Stardust's ribcage. Stardust let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianov pushes Stardust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Andrianov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Stardust's ribs.
Andrianov tries to clinch up.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Andrianov was well out of range.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Andrianov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Stardust lands with a hook. Andrianov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianov misses.
Stardust wants to slow Andrianov down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrianov wants to counter the offense by Stardust and move into the clinch position.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Stardust was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust dodges the punch combination from Andrianov.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a jab to the body
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Andrianov backs away, Stardust returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov lands a right hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust misses with a wild combination.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrianov's hands.
Andrianov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Andrianov sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianov.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Stardust 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrianov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Andrianov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrianov lands with a nice body punch.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Andrianov 's knee.
Andrianov wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrianov sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrianov looks to land a combination. Stardust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianov blocks the leg kick.
Andrianov catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stardust takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Andrianov checks it.
Andrianov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Stardust catches Andrianov right on the button with a cross.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Andrianov's legs.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Stardust slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Andrianov punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianov catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andrianov duly obliges.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Stardust dodges the punch combination from Andrianov.
Stardust went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrianov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Good exchange - Stardust coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Andrianov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Stardust tests Andrianov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust drops his hands momentarily and Andrianov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Andrianov defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Stardust moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrianov lands the left hand.
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust slips a jab from Andrianov.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Andrianov checks it.
Andrianov lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrianov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!

 

Event: HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Vice throws a leg kick
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vice's head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Vice.
Vice motions for Stardust to come forward. Vice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Vice throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Vice slips under a jab.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Vice seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Vice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stardust's knee momentarily.
Stardust throws a low kick but Vice avoids it.
Vice walks into a stiff left hand from Stardust.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Vice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Vice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust misses the body punch
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Vice is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
Vice with a nice calf kick.
Stardust misses with a body shot
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stardust throws a hook but Vice avoids it easily.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.#T3#
Vice moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vice slips a straight right by Stardust.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Vice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
A leg kick checked by Vice.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Vice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust is looking to slow Vice down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice scores with a shot to the body.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Vice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stardust. Those never looked like landing.
Stardust is looking to slow Vice down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
A short left from Stardust.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stardust as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stardust.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust tries to work over Vice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Vice.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust. #BC2#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.
Vice throws a low kick, looking for Stardust's leg but Stardust calmly moves out of range.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vice checks it well.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
A solid body kick from Vice.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Stardust lands an overhand right.
Stardust connects with a right hand. Vice shakes it off.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Stardust thuds a left hand into Vice's body.
Vice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vice's sensitive parts. #T3#
Vice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Vice counters with a crisp one two that drops Stardust! Vice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stardust to his feet! Stardust is in big trouble!#ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Vice finish him?
Vice tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Vice counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stardust is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miami Vice!
Our winner, Miami Vice, 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: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Stardust throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Moxley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Moxley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust feints and then cracks Moxley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moxley down.
Moxley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moxley avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target. #T1#
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moxley.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust misses with a shot to the body
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
As Stardust backs off Moxley throws a huge counter combo but Stardust manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Moxley slips under a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust lands with a right hand.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley.
Stardust motions for Moxley to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moxley.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust throws a low kick but Moxley avoids it.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Moxley checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stardust as he connects with a hook.
Moxley defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley feints the counter takedown.
Moxley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Moxley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a low kick but Moxley moves out of range easily.
Moxley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Moxley saw that one coming.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Stardust misses
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a jab.
Moxley dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Moxley lands with a good body shot.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley.
Moxley misses with a double jab.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moxley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stardust has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust tests Moxley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.#T1#
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Stardust backing away here, and Moxley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moxley moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
and Moxley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Moxley is looking for the big counter here.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Stardust throws a leg kick but Moxley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moxley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxley can do to turn this around?
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Moxley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking. #KD2#
Moxley drops Stardust with a nice combination! Moxley dives into Stardust's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Stardust is rocked!
Moxley trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Oh Stardust is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moxley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stardust seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Moxley looking to pass the guard.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moxley throws a big elbow that misses.
Stardust wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moxley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stardust is not content to let Moxley control the position.
The strikes coming from Moxley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley.
A lazy left from Moxley finds it's target.
Moxley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Moxley checks a leg kick.
Moxley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Moxley blocks the leg kick.
As Stardust backs off Moxley throws a huge counter combo but Stardust manages to avoid it all.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Moxley moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
Moxley throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Moxley jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Stardust misses with a hook
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxley.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Stardust digs a good hook to Moxley's body.
Stardust lands a jab to Moxley's midsection.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Moxley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moxley lands a jab to the head.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Stardust lands but Moxley takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back. #T2#
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with a combination
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moxley slips under a jab from Stardust.
Moxley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moxley is able to avoid easily.
Moxley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxley lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Moxley checks it. #T3#
Stardust throws a one two combo.
Moxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moxley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moxley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stardust throws the left hand but Moxley avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Stardust misses #TD2#
so Moxley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moxley trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom. #T4#
Moxley advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Moxley tries for a kimura but Stardust is defending well.
Moxley trying to control the action but Stardust is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georges Moxley.
I think Moxley 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!

Georges Moxley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Carvaleho saw that one coming.#TD2#
Carvaleho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stardust did well to prevent Carvaleho getting side control.
Stardust is looking to get back to is feet but Carvaleho passes into side control. #SUB2#
Carvaleho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stardust rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvaleho's guard! Nice work there by Stardust!
Carvaleho wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvaleho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carvaleho wants to hit a sweep here but Stardust passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carvaleho there!
Carvaleho really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Carvaleho tries to hold on but Stardust postures up.
Carvaleho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carvaleho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Carvaleho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stardust avoids the attempt from Carvaleho to control.
Stardust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvaleho working to try and regain half guard.
Carvaleho is still trying to improve position.
Carvaleho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stardust. What's that going to do exactly?
Carvaleho is desperately trying to improve his position but Stardust has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Stardust stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvaleho. #T3#
Carvaleho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Carvaleho.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvaleho shoots in for a double leg but Stardust sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvaleho to score with a decent uppercut.
Stardust lands with a cross.
Carvaleho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stardust avoids it really well and circles away.
Stardust takes a swing at Carvaleho's ribcage but misses.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Carvaleho's head but Carvaleho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvaleho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Carvaleho avoids them all with ease.
Carvaleho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvaleho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Carvaleho tries to clinch but Stardust moves away
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvaleho was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Nice shot lands for Carvaleho.
A combination from Stardust does no damage.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvaleho.
Stardust lands with an overhand left.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Carvaleho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvaleho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvaleho clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvaleho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvaleho doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carvaleho misses with a body kick.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Carvaleho slips the punch.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvaleho throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust dodges the punch combination from Carvaleho.
A left lands for Stardust.
Carvaleho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Stardust connects with the punch.
Carvaleho throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvaleho slips under a jab from Stardust.
A big right from Stardust misses. #T1#
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Stardust bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Carvaleho defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Stardust as Carvaleho shoots in.
Carvaleho shoots in for a double leg but Stardust sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carvaleho in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvaleho was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stardust lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Carvaleho moved out of range.
Carvaleho throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Stardust thuds his right hand into Carvaleho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Stardust's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvaleho misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Carvaleho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvaleho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvaleho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Carvaleho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvaleho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Carvaleho clinches.
Stardust tries a body shot but Carvaleho blocks it.
Carvaleho throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Carvaleho throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvaleho can do to turn this around?
Carvaleho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stardust backwards. #T3##BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Carvaleho with the counter takedown but Stardust avoids it easily.
Carvaleho moves away from the strike by Stardust.
A punch combination from Stardust misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carvaleho. Stardust shrugs it off though.
Carvaleho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvaleho as he connects with a hook.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Carvaleho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvaleho connects with a body shot.
Stardust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvaleho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvaleho blocks a jab.
Carvaleho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Carvaleho slips the punch.
Carvaleho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvaleho! But no joy.#CL2#
Stardust tries to keep at a distance but Carvaleho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvaleho's elbow.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Stardust lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stardust fails to land with a series of punches.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Carvaleho's shoulder, as Carvaleho tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Carvaleho's head but Carvaleho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Carvaleho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvaleho takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Carvaleho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvaleho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust swings for the body but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Carvaleho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Carvaleho dives in and grabs Stardust's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stardust pushes down on Carvaleho's head and hops out.
Carvaleho ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust slips a jab from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carvaleho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stardust misses with a hook. Carvaleho ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a hook but Carvaleho avoids it easily.
Carvaleho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvaleho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carvaleho throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Carvaleho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Carvaleho shoots in and drives through. Stardust sprawls well.
Stardust works over Carvaleho's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Carvaleho moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Carvaleho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stardust as he jumps to the side.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Carvaleho staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvaleho! But no joy.
Carvaleho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Carvaleho.
Nice shot by Stardust.#TD2#
Carvaleho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stardust on his heels. He'll look to pass Stardust's guard now, I'm sure.

Stardust has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carvaleho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Carvaleho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jose Carvaleho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Carvaleho saw that one coming.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Carvaleho walks into a left hand.
Carvaleho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Carvaleho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stardust won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Carvaleho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stardust has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvaleho but great work by Stardust.
Carvaleho is looking to reverse the position.
Carvaleho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvaleho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Carvaleho manages to get back to half guard.
Carvaleho wants to sweep but Stardust has passed to side control!
Carvaleho is trying to improve his position.
Carvaleho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvaleho wants to improve his position but Stardust is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Stardust moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Stardust stands up and we're back to a striking position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Ziggy Stardust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC 109 - Bigg vs Washington     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stardust cracks Ford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford staying out of range there.
Stardust checks a low kick from Ford.
Stardust misses with a two punch combination.
Ford 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.
Ford slips under a jab from Stardust.
Ford feints a counter leg kick.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Stardust connects with a looping right hand.
Ford misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stardust checks a low kick from Ford.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.#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 jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a low kick, right behind Stardust 's knee.
Stardust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Stardust works the jab nicely.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Stardust throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.#T3#
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford misses with a body shot
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust 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.#T4#
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!
Stardust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ed Ford 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#
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Ford's front leg with a kick but Ford checks it.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Ford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust avoids a kick 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!
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow Stardust down. #T3#
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Stardust.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Ford thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford feints a counter leg kick.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Stardust.
Ford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Ed Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford slips a jab from Stardust.
Ford throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range. #T1#
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stardust lands with a hook. Ford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford staying out of range there.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Stardust was not able to check.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford with a nice cross.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ed Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ford counters with a leg kick.
Ford lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Stardust throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford lands a body shot.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Ford!

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

 

Event: HFC 104 - Sitsongrit vs Branko     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minister finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Minister moved out of range nicely.
Stardust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Minister's head but Minister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minister. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minister scores with a nice head shot.
Minister moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minister misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by Stardust's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stardust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Minister misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses the jab.
Minister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minister throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Minister is rocked!#KD#
Stardust cracks Minister with an uppercut from hell and Minister crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stardust's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Minister is still in real trouble! Can Stardust finish him?#SU#
Stardust stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Minister.
Minister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Minister's leg. Minister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Minister avoids them all with ease.
Stardust steps in with a hook that catches Minister right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stardust follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Minister looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
Death Minister spoke after the fight, saying 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.

 

Event: HFC 98 - Tai Kung vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Tarantino throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Stardust throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Tarantino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Tarantino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarantino lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarantino throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
We've been told by Stardust's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Tarantino down. #T1#
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Tarantino lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Stardust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Tarantino looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Tarantino's head back.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarantino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stardust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Tarantino darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Tarantino into the cage.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarantino.#T2#
Tarantino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Tarantino clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarantino moves away.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stardust throws the left hand but Tarantino avoids the punch easily.
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarantino off the cage and back into range.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stardust but Stardust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarantino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tarantino misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Tarantino.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Tarantino feints the counter takedown.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stardust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Tarantino down.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Tarantino feints the counter takedown.
Stardust digs a good hook to Tarantino's body. #CL2#
Tarantino closes the distance and clinches.
Tarantino leaning against his opponent.
Tarantino jumps guard but Stardust stands there with Tarantino around his waist. Tarantino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Stardust manages to get underhooks.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Tarantino tries to clinch up.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Tarantino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust jabs Tarantino right on the nose. Tarantino blinks but takes it well.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
Tarantino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarantino.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Stardust pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarantino avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Tarantino's head but Tarantino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarantino jabs at Stardust's body.
Tarantino misses with a hook to the body
and Stardust counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Tarantino forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Tarantino just leaning against Stardust, taking a breather.
Tarantino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tarantino trying to control the position but instead, Stardust has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarantino into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarantino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stardust lands a left hand. #T1#
Stardust blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino. #BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
Jab from Stardust.
Tarantino connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Tarantino moved out of range.
Tarantino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarantino lands the left hand.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Tarantino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarantino misses with a looping left.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a shoot takedown. Stardust fights it but they end up in guard.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Stardust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarantino trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Stardust being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Tarantino has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stardust is trying to control the position but Tarantino postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stardust stuffs the takedown.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Tarantino off balance momentarily.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Tarantino. #T4#
Tarantino checks the leg kick.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stardust but Stardust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarantino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stardust.
Stardust stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stardust wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Stardust is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarantino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tarantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Stardust controls his hands.
Tarantino tries to pull guard but Stardust forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino'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#
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarantino.
Tarantino drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Tarantino throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Tarantino's ribs.#CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Tarantino. Tarantino maintains the clinch.
Tarantino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stardust gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stardust.
Nice body punch from Stardust.
Tarantino fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarantino trying to land knees to the body.
Tarantino looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tarantino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stardust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Tarantino staying out of range there.
Tarantino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Tarantino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarantino.
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stardust circles away.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarantino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Tarantino slips the punch.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarantino is defended easily by Stardust.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust throws a body punch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stardust - just one landing.
Tarantino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stardust swivels and escapes.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Tarantino's defenses.
A big right from Stardust misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Stardust pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Stardust counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook but Tarantino blocks it.
Tarantino lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Tarantino slips under a jab from Stardust.#T3#
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Tarantino seems unphased.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Tarantino moves out of range.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stardust cracks Tarantino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarantino fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stardust misses the target.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Tarantino is out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Tarantino saw that one coming.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Tarantino tries for a takedown but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #T4#
Tarantino misses with a looping right.
Quintet Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust thumps Tarantino with a low kick.
Tarantino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust cracks Tarantino with an open hand slap.
Tarantino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Tarantino manages to avoid it.
Stardust connects with the punch.
Tarantino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Tarantino misses.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarantino on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Ziggy Stardust waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Vaiduoklis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis lands an overhand right.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaiduoklis. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Stardust connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Vaiduoklis's leg. Vaiduoklis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaiduoklis scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
and Vaiduoklis counters with an outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis cracks Stardust with a good jab.#T1#
Stardust is looking to chop away at Vaiduoklis's legs.
It seemed like Vaiduoklis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vaiduoklis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a hook. Vaiduoklis ducked under it nicely.
Vaiduoklis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with an overhand left.
Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Vaiduoklis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Vaiduoklis misses.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vaiduoklis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.#T2#
Stardust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stardust.
Vaiduoklis throws a good cross that connects.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust with a hook.
Stardust misses with a hook. Vaiduoklis ducked under it nicely.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Despite the aggression on Vaiduoklis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stardust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##CL2#
Vaiduoklis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vaiduoklis fails to land.
Vaiduoklis misses with the head strike.
Stardust is trying to break the clinch but Vaiduoklis is controlling him.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Vaiduoklis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vaiduoklis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
A solid body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Stardust walks into a stiff left hand from Vaiduoklis.
Stardust scores with a punch to the head.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Vaiduoklis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaiduoklis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust misses with the combination.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust misses the jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a wild body kick that Stardust sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Stardust coming out on top.
Stardust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaiduoklis on the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Stardust.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vaiduoklis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vaiduoklis misses with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stardust tries to work over Vaiduoklis's front leg with a kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stardust backing away here, and Vaiduoklis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick nicely.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Vaiduoklis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Stardust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaiduoklis.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust blocks the body kick.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Stardust.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Vaiduoklis's legs.
A low kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Stardust throws out a leg kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and Stardust only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Stardust avoids it.
Stardust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust lands a body shot.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stardust, as that shot connected.
A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stardust throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Stardust connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Vaiduoklis clinches up with Stardust and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
A short uppercut from Stardust.
A short left from Stardust.
Stardust lands a shot to the body.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Vaiduoklis avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stardust.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stardust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis'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#
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
A little jabbing left from Vaiduoklis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
A bone on bone clash there as Vaiduoklis blocks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stardust 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.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vaiduoklis jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Vaiduoklis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Vaiduoklis wants to clinch.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Stardust tries to keep at a distance but Vaiduoklis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vaiduoklis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stardust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Vaiduoklis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vaiduoklis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vaiduoklis is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaiduoklis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stardust throws a combination. Vaiduoklis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vaiduoklis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Vaiduoklis thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Vaiduoklis's head but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vaiduoklis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Stardust works the jab nicely.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Stardust 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juodasis Vaiduoklis.
I think Vaiduoklis 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!

Juodasis Vaiduoklis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith     
Date:   Jul 02, 2021
#R1#
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stardust slips a straight right by Smith.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust with a hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Stardust.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith moves forwards but Stardust connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a jab.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses the jab.
Stardust swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range. #T2#
Stardust lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Smith misses.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith jabs at Stardust's body.
Smith slips a straight right by Stardust.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Stardust had a free shot at his head there.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Stardust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stardust has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Stardust steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Stardust slips a straight right by Smith.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice body shot.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stardust stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Stardust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Smith throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Smith stuns Stardust with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stardust jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust misses with the combination. #T3#
Stardust misses the jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith slips under a jab from Stardust.
Smith cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Stardust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Stardust cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stardust has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stardust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Stardust takes one on the button.#T1#
Stardust takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Stardust cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stardust finish him?
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stardust is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pisswater moves away.
Pisswater looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch but Stardust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
Pisswater 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.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Pisswater slips a jab from Stardust.
Pisswater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Pisswater closes the distance and clinches.
Stardust blocking some punches.
Pisswater misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Pisswater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Pisswater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pisswater 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.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Pisswater misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Stardust lands the left hand.
Pisswater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Stardust looks to land a combination but Pisswater avoids it well.
Stardust jabs Pisswater right on the nose. Pisswater blinks but takes it well.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pisswater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pisswater throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pisswater scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pisswater jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pisswater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Pisswater swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Pisswater misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nati Pisswater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Pisswater is predictable there
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pisswater's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.#T2#
Pisswater throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisswater. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pisswater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Pisswater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
A jab from Pisswater does it's job there.
Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pisswater misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Pisswater counters with a nice uppercut.
Pisswater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Pisswater misses.
Stardust takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust works the jab nicely.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A left lands for Stardust.
Pisswater ducks right into an uppercut from Stardust. #CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Pisswater. Pisswater maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Pisswater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
Pisswater throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
Pisswater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pisswater looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Pisswater is out of range.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Pisswater swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range. #CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Pisswater. Pisswater maintains the clinch.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC2#
Pisswater breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Pisswater. Beautiful body shot.
Pisswater blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pisswater.
A big left from Pisswater misses.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Pisswater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Pisswater closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Pisswater. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust swings for the body but Pisswater moves out of range.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Pisswater throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Pisswater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nati Pisswater dominated that round.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
Pisswater lands with a nice combination. Stardust backs away looking to recover.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisswater is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pisswater.
Nati Pisswater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pisswater misses with a body shot.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Stardust.
Pisswater looks to clinch
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pisswater throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Pisswater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stardust tries to keep at a distance but Pisswater has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Pisswater.
Pisswater prevents Stardust from breaking the clinch.
Pisswater lands a hook that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stardust creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Pisswater.
I was talking to Stardust's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Pisswater's head but Pisswater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust throws a hook but Pisswater blocks it.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Pisswater avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Pisswater. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Pisswater's head back.
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Pisswater connects with a body shot that sends Stardust's belly button to the back.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Pisswater jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pisswater throws a chopping leg kick but Stardust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Pisswater tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Pisswater lands a body shot.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
A left lands for Pisswater.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pisswater throws a sloppy body shot
and Stardust counters with a nice leg kick.
Stardust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pisswater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Pisswater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Pisswater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Pisswater has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Pisswater swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust misses with a combination
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Pisswater rushes Stardust and presses him up against the cage.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Pisswater lands a nice uppercut.
Pisswater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust is trying to push Pisswater away but Pisswater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Pisswater. #BC2#
Pisswater breaks from the clinch.
Pisswater tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Pisswater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pisswater throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Pisswater misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Stardust misses with a two punch combination.
Pisswater flicks out a counter leg kick but Stardust steps away.
Pisswater misses with a leg kick.
Pisswater throws out a leg kick but Stardust moves out of range and Pisswater only half commits.
Pisswater throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust needs to keep his hands up - Pisswater had a free shot at his head there.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pisswater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stardust finds it's way round the side to connect with Pisswater's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pisswater gets a clinch.
Pisswater working aggressively here. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pisswater.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pisswater moves away.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pisswater 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 Stardust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stardust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Pisswater saw it coming and moves away.
Pisswater throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Stardust slips under a jab from Pisswater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nati Pisswater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stardust.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pisswater. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Pisswater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Pisswater pushes Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust is looking to break free of the clinch but Pisswater has double underhooks.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pisswater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Pisswater's head back. #CL2#
Pisswater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stardust, pushing him back against the cage.
Pisswater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Pisswater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
Pisswater misses with the head strike.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
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!
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Stardust blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Pisswater avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Pisswater throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Pisswater.
Pisswater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pisswater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pisswater throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pisswater moves in looking to clinch but Stardust pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pisswater tries to clinch up.
Pisswater looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.#T2#
Pisswater pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stardust is out of range and Pisswater settles back down.
Pisswater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pisswater connects with a solid leg kick.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Pisswater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pisswater misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust tests Pisswater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pisswater shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Pisswater connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisswater flicks out a counter leg kick but Stardust steps away.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pisswater lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stardust with a jab.
Stardust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nati Pisswater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pisswater just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust takes a swing at Pisswater's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Pisswater darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
Stardust looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stardust wants to get back to striking at distance but Pisswater won't allow it.
Stardust stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pisswater. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Pisswater throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Pisswater feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
letting Pisswater counter with a right hand.
Stardust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pisswater momentarily.
Pisswater connects with an inside leg kick.
Pisswater blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Stardust keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stardust lands with a cross.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pisswater.
Stardust is looking to counter punch.
Pisswater throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stardust clobbers Pisswater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pisswater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Pisswater has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pisswater and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pisswater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stardust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pisswater.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pisswater throws a front kick that sends Stardust stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nati Pisswater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pisswater 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nati Pisswater!

In his post fight interview, Nati Pisswater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2021
#R1#
Bob takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bob throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stardust scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Bob 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.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Stardust throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Stardust pushes him away.#T1#
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Stardust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
A big right from Bob misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stardust takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Stardust sets himself, and Bob steps forward looking for the clinch! Stardust avoids it this time.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob moves out of range as Stardust strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stardust, as that shot connected.
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Bob is rocked!
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust drops Bob with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stardust follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ziggy Stardust thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: BBFC 8: MINISTER VS. STARDUST     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Minister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Minister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Minister's shoulder, as Minister tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust throws a hook but Minister blocks it.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minister finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Jab, jab by Stardust - just one landing.
Minister connects with a jab.
Minister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stardust finds it's way round the side to connect with Minister's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Minister. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Minister slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stardust duly obliges.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minister throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minister throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust lands with a right hand.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Minister tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minister throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Minister.
Stardust cracks Minister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minister throws a hook to the side of Stardust's head but Stardust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minister swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body. Minister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Stardust gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The fighters circling - Minister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Minister gets tackled into the cage by Stardust. Stardust maintains the clinch.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minister prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Minister controls his hands.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Minister throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Death Minister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minister with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Minister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minister throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Good shot there by Stardust.
Stardust throws a hook but Minister blocks it.
Minister throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Minister throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust works Minister's body with a nice hook.
Minister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust works Minister's body with a nice hook.
Stardust misses the jab.
Minister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Minister throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Minister is rocked!
Minister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Minister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Minister tries to keep at a distance but Stardust has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stardust.#BC2#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Minister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Minister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust tests Minister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minister misses with a looping left.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Minister coming out on top.
Minister misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Stardust lands a big shot that drops Minister! Can he finish him? #SU2#
Stardust stands and steps away. Minister gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stardust moves out of range as Minister strikes.
Minister ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Minister 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.
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Minister misses with a double jab.
Minister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minister is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Stardust cracks Minister with an uppercut from hell and Minister crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stardust's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #SU2#
Stardust stands up from Minister's guard - Stardust perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Stardust moves into range and clinches up with Minister.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust drops Minister with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stardust follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust is the new lightweight champion!
Ziggy Stardust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Death Minister was interviewed post fight and said 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.

 

Event: BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztec slips under a jab.#CL2#
Aztec clinches.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.#T1#
Aztec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Stardust misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Aztec has Stardust pressed against the cage, preventing Stardust from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aztec. #CL2#
Aztec rushes Stardust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Aztec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Aztec slips under a jab.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust thuds a left hand into Aztec's body.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Aztec tries to clinch
and Aztec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stardust throws the left hand but Aztec avoids the punch easily.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Aztec's shoulder, as Aztec tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Aztec. Aztec maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Aztec gets a clinch.
Aztec working aggressively here. #T4#
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stardust breaks 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!
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Aztec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aztec stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves away
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztec slips a straight right by Stardust.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.#BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Aztec rushes Stardust and presses him up against the cage.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Aztec's ribcage. Aztec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztec.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust lands a jab to Aztec's midsection.
Chief Aztec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aztec has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
A jab from Stardust misses.
Aztec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stardust throws a big counter combination but Aztec scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stardust lands a jab.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aztec can do to turn this around?
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Aztec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stardust is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Aztec moved out of range.#T2#
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Aztec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stardust lands a body punch.
Stardust blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves away
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec looks to clinch
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.#BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aztec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a double jab.
Aztec wants to clinch.#T4#
Aztec slips under a jab from Stardust.
Aztec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Aztec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aztec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stardust throws a right and a left that Aztec avoids nicely.
Aztec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Aztec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aztec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztec moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Aztec.#CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Aztec's ribcage. Aztec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec lands with a right to the head.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Stardust blocking some punches.
Aztec scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aztec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Aztec has managed to clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztec is just out of range.
Aztec tries to clinch
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Aztec tries to clinch up.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec slips a jab from Stardust.#CL2#
Aztec drives through and clinches with Stardust against the cage. #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!
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust lands with a straight right. Aztec didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Aztec coming out on top.
No joy there for Stardust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztec thinking. #T3#
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Aztec darts in trying to clinch
and Stardust counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Stardust throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztec manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Aztec clinches.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Stardust blocking some punches. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Aztec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Aztec has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stardust seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aztec can turn it around.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Chief Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Ziggy Stardust waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY     
Date:   Jan 01, 2021
#R1#
Good exchange - Stardust coming out on top.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Stardust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Bob 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.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stardust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Stardust tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Bob misses.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Stardust does it's job there.#ROC#Bob is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Stardust ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bob clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ziggy Stardust thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: BFC Fight Night 7     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
Koh misses with a double jab.
Stardust throws a body punch but Koh moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koh in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Koh has been cut.
Stardust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Koh's head but Koh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for Koh on that attempt.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Koh.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koh.#CL2#
Koh closes the distance and clinches.
Koh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stardust has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Koh instigates a clinch.
Stardust wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koh has him pressed against the cage.
Koh lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Koh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Koh darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Koh into the cage.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koh lands a jab-cross combination.
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Koh.
Stardust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Koh is just out of range.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Koh avoids the body shot from Stardust. #T2#
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stardust tests Koh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Koh.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Koh tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Koh is rocked!
Stardust misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koh is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust drops Koh with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stardust follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: BFC 23:Butcher vs. Matsuzaka 2     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust cracks Nichols with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nichols takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Nichols slips a straight right by Stardust.
Stardust lands with a hook. Nichols tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nichols avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nichols lands with a right hand.
Nichols tries to bum rush Stardust with a series of wild strikes but Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stardust throws out a powerful jab.
Nichols throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Stardust moves into the clinch successfully.
Stardust misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nichols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Nichols throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nichols moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nichols misses with a body shot
and Nichols takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nichols is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Stardust takes the fight into the clinch.
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Stardust. #ROC#Nichols is rocked!
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Nichols is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Nichols misses with the head strike.
Nichols seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Stardust.
Nichols working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stardust scores with a shot to the side of Nichols's head. #BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust works Nichols's body with a nice hook.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust throws a jab when Nichols was well out of range.
Nichols gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stardust gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nichols is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Smith misses.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Stardust counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Stardust lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Stardust counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stardust finish him?!
Smith throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smith head around and knocks him out cold! Stardust hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2     
Date:   Jul 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Loria misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.#CL2#
Stardust clinches.
Stardust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust working aggressively here.
Stardust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stardust.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Stardust.
Loria tries to pull guard but Stardust won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axl Loria. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust scores with a shot to the side of Loria's head.
Stardust lands with a short shot to the head.
Stardust lands with a short shot to the head.
Stardust lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loria or not.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Stardust.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Stardust. #T2#
Loria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust pushes Loria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
Loria is trying to pull guard but Stardust turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stardust gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Loria is rocked!
A short uppercut from Stardust.
Oh Loria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stardust gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Loria's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Loria drops to his knees and Stardust pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: BFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Jun 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Gehard moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gehard. #BC2#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Gehard throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Stardust feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gehard.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gehard.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Gehard ducks down to avoid it.
Gehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gehard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Gehard ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust 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.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust throws a hook but Gehard blocks it.#T1#
Stardust takes one to the chin there.
Stardust throws a body punch but Gehard moves out of range.
Gehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Stardust as Gehard shoots in.
Gehard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stardust sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gehard wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Gehard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gehard shoots in for a takedown but Stardust shows good takedown defense.
Stardust changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Gehard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stardust misses with a hook. Gehard ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for Gehard on that attempt. #T2#
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
and Gehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gehard moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Gehard is looking to counter punch.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Gehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gehard blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Stardust.
Gehard moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
It looked like Gehard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stardust.
Stardust lands with a right hand.
Gehard has a takedown stuffed.
Stardust 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.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Gehard's head back.
Gehard is looking to clinch. #T3#
Stardust throws the left hand but Gehard avoids the punch easily.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Gehard saw that one coming.
It looked like Gehard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stardust.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Gehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gehard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stardust connects with the punch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust 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. #ROC2#Gehard is rocked!
Stardust drops Gehard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stardust follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 10, 2020
#R1#
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Al Malik's head but Al Malik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Malik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust misses the jab.
Al Malik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stardust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Malik throws a leg kick but Stardust sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Malik checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Rasheed Al Malik has been cut.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Malik looks for a takedown but Stardust sprawls well.
Al Malik needs to keep his hands up - Stardust had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Al Malik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Malik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stardust defends it well.
Al Malik ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Malik darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Al Malik into the cage.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Al Malik.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for Al Malik on that attempt. #T1#
Stardust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses. #CL#
Stardust closes the distance and pushes Al Malik back into the cage.
Al Malik can't break the clinch. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stardust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Malik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Al Malik is out of range.
Al Malik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stardust.
Al Malik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Malik is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Al Malik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Malik drops his hands momentarily and Stardust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Stardust has Al Malik up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Al Malik's ribcage. Al Malik let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Al Malik shoots in but Stardust avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stardust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Stardust gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards.
Al Malik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stardust gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust throws the left hand but Al Malik avoids the punch easily.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stardust feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Stardust rushes Al Malik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Stardust lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Al Malik blocks it.
Stardust pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust cracks Al Malik with a good jab.#CL#
Stardust instigates a clinch.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Stardust.
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown but Stardust shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Stardust.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Stardust sets himself, and Al Malik steps forward looking for the clinch! Stardust avoids it this time.
Al Malik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Al Malik is rocked!#T4#
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Al Malik moved out of range.
Al Malik is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Al Malik tries to clinch up.
Stardust attempts a counter takedown but Al Malik avoids it well and moves away.
Al Malik seems to have recovered his senses.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Al Malik feints the counter takedown.
Al Malik tries to clinch up.
Stardust tries to counter with a takedown but Al Malik is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Malik doesn't seem phased though.
Al Malik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Malik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Al Malik moves away and avoids it.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Malik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Malik looks winded!
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stardust throws a low kick but Al Malik moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Stardust misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Stardust as Al Malik shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Al Malik'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#
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Stardust has closed the distance and engaged Al Malik in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stardust. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Malik under the eye.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Al Malik moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Malik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Al Malik tries to keep at a distance but Stardust has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stardust lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust cracks Al Malik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Rasheed Al Malik's cut even more.#T1#
Stardust misses the jab.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Al Malik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Stardust moves into the clinch.
Al Malik throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Al Malik slips under a jab.
Al Malik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Malik can do to turn this around?
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Al Malik's shoulder, as Al Malik tries to avoid the shot.
Al Malik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Malik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Al Malik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stardust is fending him off so far but Al Malik persists. Nope, Stardust circles away and we're back to standing.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Malik shoots for a takedown but Stardust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Al Malik.
Al Malik is breathing heavily.#T2#
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust jabs Al Malik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Malik is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stardust is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Al Malik.#CL#
Stardust moves into the clinch successfully.
Stardust lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Malik backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stardust creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stardust clobbers Al Malik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stardust throws a low kick but Al Malik moves out of range easily.
Stardust jabs Al Malik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Malik moves away.
Al Malik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Al Malik feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Stardust connects with a body shot that sends Al Malik's belly button to the back.#CL#
Stardust moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stardust.
Al Malik tries to pull guard but Stardust holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Malik drops back down to his feet.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Al Malik moved out of range nicely.
Stardust tests Al Malik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Malik takes one on the button.#CL#
Al Malik tries to keep at a distance but Stardust has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Al Malik blocks with his arms. #T4#
Al Malik is looking for a takedown.
Stardust lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Malik fails to pull guard. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasheed Al Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Stardust has managed to clinch.
Al Malik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stardust prevents it. #BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust swings for the body but Al Malik moves out of range.
Al Malik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Stardust as he connects with a hook.
Al Malik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Malik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Good shot there by Stardust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Al Malik'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Malik shoots in looking for a takedown. Stardust tries to sprawl out of it but Al Malik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stardust manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Stardust, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes Stardust against the cage but Stardust circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Stardust has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stardust works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Malik takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stardust.
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stardust.
Al Malik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Stardust lands with a short shot to the head.
Stardust lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Malik is trying to drag Stardust to the mat but Stardust just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Al Malik.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Al Malik.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
Stardust jabs Al Malik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust connects with the punch.#CUT#
The cut above Rasheed Al Malik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stardust punishes Al Malik's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Malik is just out of range.
Al Malik feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Stardust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Malik momentarily.
Stardust drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Al Malik right on the button. Al Malik goes down! Stardust follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stardust gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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