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Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo     
Date:   Apr 07, 2024
#R1#
Man Iii misses with a hook #TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi won't allow Man Iii to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Man Iii has wrist control.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man Iii wants to sweep here but Pizziconi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Man Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Pizziconi landing with the ground and pound.
Pizziconi advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Man Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Man Iii's head. #T2#
Pizziconi is pressing down on Man Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man Iii is holding on for now.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man Iii to regain full guard.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Man Iii is working from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Pizziconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage. #T4#
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Pizziconi's shoulder, as Pizziconi tries to avoid the shot.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pizziconi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Man Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Man Iii, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Man Iii against the cage but Man Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pizziconi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizziconi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Pizziconi's body. Pizziconi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pizziconi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Man Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pizziconi.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pizziconi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving. #T2#
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man Iii wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.#TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to advance to full mount but Man Iii doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pizziconi stands up from Man Iii's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pizziconi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii is looking to slow Pizziconi down with leg kicks.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pizziconi tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Pizziconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pizziconi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Pizziconi tries to counter with a clinch but Man Iii shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii. #TD2#
Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pizziconi controls the position from side control.
Man Iii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pizziconi connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi taking a break here but Man Iii is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Man Iii is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Man Iii is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Man Iii motions for Pizziconi to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man Iii swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Man Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi working the head with strikes.
Man Iii parries the strikes from Pizziconi easily there. Pizziconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Iii to escape.
Man Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pizziconi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Pizziconi controls the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.
Man Iii dodges the ground and pound from Pizziconi.#SUB2#
Pizziconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pizziconi takes a little break here. Man Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pizziconi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!

Osmany Pizziconi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy     
Date:   Mar 29, 2024
#R1#
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man Iii - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man Iii. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii 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.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Man Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Man Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Man Iii tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it. #T3#
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Man Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Man Iii - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Jab by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yip Man Iii 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#
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a series of strikes that have Akhtankhanov backpedaling.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man Iii at a distance.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Man Iii.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov walks into a jab.#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!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Man Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just 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!
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Man Iii.#T1#
A left lands for Man Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Man Iii avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov cracks Man Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man Iii duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man Iii throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Man Iii takes one on the button.
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Man Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yip Man Iii.
I think Man Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan     
Date:   Mar 01, 2024
#R1#
Panic looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii wants to land a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Man Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Panic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man Iii 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.
Panic throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Panic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Panic as he connects with a hook.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man Iii duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Man Iii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panic rather than just go for the knockout.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Panic blocks the low kick.
Man Iii takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
Man Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Panic is wise to it.
Man Iii checks the leg kick.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Panic 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.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.#T2#
Nice jab there from Panic.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panic throws a leg kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips a jab from Panic.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Man Iii throws a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic checks a leg kick.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Panic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
Panic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A combination from Man Iii does no damage.
Panic misses with a hook.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panic, as that shot connected.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Panic avoids nicely.
Panic checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Panic swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man Iii's knee momentarily.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii thumps Panic with a low kick.
Man Iii lunges at Panic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panic's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Panic.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man Iii throws a counter combo.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.#T4#
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic checks it.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Panic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
Man Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii jabs at Panic's body.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Man Iii down.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Panic.
Panic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yip Man Iii 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#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panic.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii motions for Panic to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Panic counters with a leg kick.
Panic looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Man Iii there.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic lands a nice looking body kick.
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Panic saw it coming and moves away.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Panic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panic eats them both and turns towards Man Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Panic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Panic lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii is looking to chop away at Panic's legs.
Panic throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Man Iii checks the leg kick.
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Man Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panic.
Panic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Panic slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panic.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic misses with a looping right.
Panic lands a nice hook to Man Iii's body. Man Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii lands a jab to Panic's midsection.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Panic misses the jab.
Panic swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
Panic moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Panic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Panic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panic lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Man Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Panic scores with a spinning back kick!
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Panic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man Iii tries to work over Panic's front leg with a kick but Panic checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panic.
Man Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panic.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Panic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Panic throws a one two combo. #T4#
Panic misses the jab.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it. #CL#
Panic moves into the clinch.
Panic is working Man Iii over against the cage.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Iii smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panic.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Panic throws a wild body kick that Man Iii sees coming a mile off.
Man Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Satanic Panic 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#
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man Iii has time to react.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Panic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panic with a nice cross.
Panic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Man Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Panic connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Panic.
Panic connects with a right hand. Man Iii shakes it off.
Panic walks into a jab.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panic.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panic checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Man Iii down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panic tried to counter with a leg kick but Man Iii avoided it.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Panic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic blocks a leg kick.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Panic looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Panic misses.
Man Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic lands a really nice looking cross but Man Iii seems unphased.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Panic blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Panic.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Man Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Panic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panic at a distance.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic blocks a jab.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Panic.
Man Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panic scores with a decent looking hook.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.

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 Satanic Panic.
I think Panic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satanic Panic!

Our winner, Satanic Panic, 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: SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Coloradas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Coloradas lands a lovely overhand right.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Coloradas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Coloradas as he checks the leg kick.
Coloradas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Coloradas moves away and avoids it.
Coloradas is looking to counter punch.
Coloradas misses with a body shot.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Coloradas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas lands with a hook. Man Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Coloradas missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Coloradas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Man Iii jabs at Coloradas's body.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Coloradas avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage!
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Coloradas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Coloradas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coloradass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coloradas. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Man Iii looks to land a combination but Coloradas avoids it well.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coloradas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii lands an overhand right.
Man Iii lands a head shot.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Coloradas saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man Iii. That's going to slow Coloradas down.
Coloradas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii swings for the body but Coloradas moves out of range.
Coloradas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man Iii in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the body.
Coloradas connects with a jab.
Man Iii misses with the combination.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Coloradas counters with a nice uppercut.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Man Iii checks it.
Coloradas pushes Man Iii away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii 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 Coloradas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coloradas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas is looking to clinch.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Coloradas's front leg but catches the back leg as Coloradas tries to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coloradas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Man Iii throws out a leg kick but Coloradas moves out of range and Man Iii only half commits.
Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii throws out a counter right but Coloradas avoids it with no problem.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coloradas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coloradas misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii works Coloradas's body with a nice hook.
Coloradas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coloradas scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coloradas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and Coloradas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coloradas 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Coloradas ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Coloradas counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Coloradas's defenses.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage!
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Coloradas moves his leg out of the way.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Coloradas's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Coloradas blocks the low kick.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Coloradas throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Coloradas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coloradas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coloradas scoring well with a low kick there.
Coloradas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coloradas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coloradas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Coloradas misses its target.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coloradas wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.#T2#
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a lazy right hand but Coloradas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coloradas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coloradas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Coloradas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Coloradas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man Iii throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Coloradas drives through and clinches with Man Iii against the cage.
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Man Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Man Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards. #T3#
Coloradas misses with a knee strike.
Man Iii working aggressively here. #BC#
Coloradas breaks from the clinch.
Man Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Coloradas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Coloradas 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.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Coloradas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coloradas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Coloradas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coloradas.
Man Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coloradas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
and Coloradas counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii wants to slow Coloradas down by chopping away at his legs.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
and Coloradas counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Man Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coloradas counters with a series of strikes. Man Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Man Iii does no damage.
Man Iii is breathing heavily.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Coloradas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Coloradas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Iii thows a leg kick but Coloradas checks it
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick.
Coloradas tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coloradas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man Iii connects with a right hand. Coloradas shakes it off.
Man Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coloradas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage!
Mangas Coloradas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Iii throws a lazy right hand but Coloradas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Man Iii checks it.
Despite the aggression on Man Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii sizes up Coloradas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coloradas cracks Man Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coloradas lands a nice looking body shot.
Coloradas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Coloradas has managed to clinch.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Man Iii blocks it.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man Iii avoids it.#T1#
Coloradas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Coloradas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Coloradas's head.
Man Iii lands with a cross.
Coloradas looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Coloradas misses with a looping left.
Coloradas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Coloradas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coloradas throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Coloradas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man Iii misses with a right hand
and Coloradas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Coloradas misses with a head kick.
Man Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Man Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coloradas ducks right into an uppercut from Man Iii.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Coloradas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii jabs Coloradas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man Iii looks to land a combination but Coloradas avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Coloradas misses its target.
Coloradas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Coloradas avoids the punch easily.
Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coloradas can pounce on him.
Coloradas throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Coloradas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coloradas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Coloradas counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Man Iii is rocked!
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coloradas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man Iii throws a combination. Coloradas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coloradas throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Coloradas slips a jab from Man Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man Iii.
Coloradas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coloradas misses with a looping left.
Man Iii with a hook.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Coloradas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Coloradas misses the target.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Man Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Coloradas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man Iii just manages to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a big shot that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

After the big win, Yip Man Iii made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: C186: Dos Anjos vs Ji Woo     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur 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.
Man Iii is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Man Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
McArthur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Man Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
McArthur takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
McArthur is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nice shot lands for McArthur.#CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
McArthur defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
McArthur swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii connects with a single shot there.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.#T2##KD2#
McArthur sends Man Iii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McArthur is motioning to the referee to let Man Iii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Man Iii is rocked!
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Oh Man Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man Iii. That's going to slow McArthur down.
Man Iii throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur takes one to the chin there.
Man Iii throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man Iii, as that shot connected.
Man Iii blocks the body kick.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McArthur.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man Iii wants to land a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
McArthur throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.#T4#
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man Iii lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
Man Iii cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
Man Iii jabs at McArthur's body.
Man Iii scores with a one two! McArthur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Man Iii blocks the leg kick.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man Iii lands with a good body shot.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
letting McArthur counter with a right hand.
McArthur takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Man Iii's leg but Man Iii calmly moves out of range.
Man Iii thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Man Iii!
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Nice uppercut lands for Man Iii. That snapped McArthur's head back.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a body kick that stops Man Iii in his tracks momentarily.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Man Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
McArthur is looking for the big counter here.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Man Iii is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but McArthur avoided it.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Man Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man Iii tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
Man Iii lands with a cross.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
Man Iii throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Man Iii.
Man Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Man Iii takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
McArthur misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii 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.
A left lands for McArthur.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McArthur takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Man Iii there.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
And McArthur responds with a good body kick, but Man Iii manages to step out the way in time.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man Iii on the side of the head.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Man Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man Iii.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Donk. Man Iii catches McArthur right on the button with a cross.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Donk. Man Iii catches McArthur right on the button with a cross.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii cracks McArthur with an open hand slap.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man Iii lands a two punch combo.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
McArthur drops Man Iii with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man Iii looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Man Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McArthur lands a nice hook to Man Iii's body. Man Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McArthur.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii walks into a jab.
Man Iii 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.
McArthur cracks Man Iii with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
A victorious Kieran McArthur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Perkele slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man Iii looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele is looking to counter the offense by Man Iii and move into the clinch.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Perkele clinches up against the cage.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii avoids the elbow strike from Perkele, against the cage.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Perkele tries to land knees in the clinch but Man Iii avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Perkele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Perkele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Man Iii controls his hands.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele. #T1#
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele misses with an elbow strike.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Perkele trying to control the position but instead, Man Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkele into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Perkele is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Man Iii's ribcage. Man Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.#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!
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Man Iii tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
Perkele gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii blocks an elbow strike.
Man Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii misses with a body punch. #T3#
Man Iii misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
Man Iii dodges an elbow strike from Perkele.
Perkele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Perkele.
Man Iii looks winded!
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Man Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Perkele has Man Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkele tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man Iii can do to turn this around?
Perkele tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Man Iii's head back.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Man Iii takes it in his stride.
Perkele fails to land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Man Iii 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.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele is looking to counter the offense by Man Iii and move into the clinch.
Perkele tries to clinch up but Man Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Perkele has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Perkele is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Man Iii is breathing heavily.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Perkele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Man Iii off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Perkele wants to clinch.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Perkele defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man Iii will feel that in the morning.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Man Iii lunges at Perkele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perkele's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Man Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Perkele slips a jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Perkele.
Man Iii throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.#CL#
Perkele instigates a clinch.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele lands a body punch.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perkele.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkele lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Man Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Iii tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele tries a body shot but Man Iii blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Man Iii is rocked!
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?#T4#
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Man Iiis head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Man Iii to his knees! Perkele keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perkele is able to avoid easily.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkele 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.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
Man Iii looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele jabs Man Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man Iii.
Man Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Perkele gets a clinch.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii. #T1#
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Man Iii digs a right hand underneath Perkele's ribcage. Perkele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perkele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man Iii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man Iii works on Perkele's body with a couple of short punches.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Perkele.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Man Iii prevents a body shot from Perkele.
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!
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Man Iii dodges an elbow strike from Perkele. #BC#
Man Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Perkele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Man Iii misses
and Perkele counters with a nice body kick.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Man Iii avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man Iii!
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele lands a front kick.#CL2#
Perkele moves into range and clinches up with Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Man Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Perkele avoided it.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele thumps Man Iii with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Perkele connects with a nice looking jab.
Man Iii lands a high kick! #CL2#
Perkele clinches up with Man Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Man Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Man Iii - that landed with a thud.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow. #BC#
Man Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Perkele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Man Iii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele flicks out a counter leg kick but Man Iii steps away.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele wants to slow Man Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Man Iii connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Perkele is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii is looking to slow Perkele down with leg kicks.
Man Iii blocks the body kick.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Man Iii moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Man Iii misses the jab.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii throws a shot to the body.
Man Iii misses with a low kick as Perkele jumps back.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Man Iii down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Perkele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Perkele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man Iii is defending well for now.
Perkele tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Perkele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele lands an elbow that stopped Man Iii in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Nice body punch from Perkele - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele blocking some punches. #T4#
Man Iii gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perkele.
Man Iii digs a right hand into Perkele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkele's gas tank.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii is leaning against Perkele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkele blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Ispa Perkele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man Iii pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perkele.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a good, hard body kick but Man Iii shrugs it off.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Man Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele feints and then cracks Man Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man Iii down.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Man Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele 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.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Perkele with a series of wild strikes but Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perkele feints and then cracks Man Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man Iii down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Perkele throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man Iii throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Perkele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkele 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Perkele. Perkele maintains the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Perkele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii misses with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Man Iii.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Man Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii walks into a left hand.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Perkele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele slips a jab from Man Iii.
Perkele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Man Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii scores with a nice strike.
Man Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkele slips a jab from Man Iii.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man Iii has time to react.
Perkele moves out of range as Man Iii throws a body kick.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man Iii has time to react.
Man Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkele! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele scores with a hook.#T4#
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Perkele.
Man Iii is looking to chop away at Perkele's legs.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkele backs up against the cage.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Perkele moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Perkele.
I think Man Iii 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Malley tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Malley 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.
Man Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Man Iii misses the body punch
and Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man Iii tries to work over Malley's front leg with a kick but Malley checks it.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malley's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Malley throws a chopping leg kick but Man Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii misses with the combination.
Man Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
Malley looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Malley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man Iii.#T1#
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Malley.
Man Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malley counters with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Malley.
Malley moves out of range as Man Iii throws a body kick.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii avoids the head kick by Malley.
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Man Iii moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malley's head.
Malley digs a good body shot into Man Iii's ribs.#T2#
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malley misses the target.
Man Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malley looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
Man Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Man Iii misses with the combination.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malley thumps Man Iii with a low kick.
Malley takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Malley lands a high kick! #T3#
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Malley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man Iii thumps Malley with a low kick.
Man Iii cracks Malley with a good jab.
Malley throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Man Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Malley scores with a hook.#T4#
Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man Iii misses with a straight right.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Malley misses.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Malley walks into a stiff left hand from Man Iii.
Malley throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Malley wants to slow Man Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Man Iii coming out on top.
Jab by Malley.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a body shot that sends Malley's belly button to the back.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Malley blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as Malley tries to avoid it.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malley's sensitive parts.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Man Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Malley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Man Iii scores with a nice body kick.
Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malley throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malley counters with an inside leg kick.
Malley walks into a jab.
Malley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Malley misses with a looping right.
Malley with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Malley connects with a high kick.
Malley misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Malley manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malley tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Man Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malley throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Man Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Malley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malley misses with an uppercut.
Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii lands with a hook. Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malley is out of range.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii throws a jab when Malley was well out of range.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Malley. #T4#
Malley walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Man Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Malley.
Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malley connects with the punch.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii works Malley's body with a nice hook.
Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Malley moved out of range.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range and Malley settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii'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#
Malley is looking to score with low kicks.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Malley swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii misses with a body kick.
Malley moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Malley avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Malley throws a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Malley with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Malley defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malley. That did some damage!
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Malley takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii misses with a head kick.
Malley throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jane Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a solid leg kick but Man Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley slips under a jab.
Malley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Man Iii wants to land a leg kick but Malley is out of range.
Man Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malley can do to turn this around?
Malley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Man Iii checks the leg kick.
Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.#T3#
Malley throws a leg kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Man Iii.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
Malley walks into a jab.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Malley tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malley slips a jab from Man Iii.
A low kick lands for Malley.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Man Iii.
Good work by Man Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as Malley tries to avoid it.
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man Iii's head backwards.
Man Iii's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malley on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Malley's ribs.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Malley moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

Yip Man Iii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New Standard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Seran misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Seran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man Iii!
Seran is looking to take a break and control but Man Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Man Iii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Man Iii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Seran in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man Iii tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Seran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V     
Date:   Dec 18, 2022
#R1#
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Man Iii cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.#TD#
Koivisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man Iii did well to prevent Koivisto getting side control.

Man Iii has one foot on Koivisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koivisto with a body shot.
Koivisto with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Man Iii lands with a right hand.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Koivisto.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Koivisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Man Iii lands.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivisto can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto. #T4#
Koivisto with a nice cross.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Man Iii tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
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 Ultima Koivisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Koivisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koivisto to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Man Iii gets caught flat footed, as Koivisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Man Iii tries to bench press Koivisto off him but Koivisto keeps the position.
Koivisto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivisto fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivisto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man Iii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koivisto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koivisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man Iii keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Koivisto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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!
Koivisto trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.
Koivisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man Iii can do to turn this around?#T3#
The ground and pound from Koivisto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man Iii regains half guard, as Koivisto was trying to land strikes.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivisto throws a strike but Man Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Man Iii keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Koivisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Man Iii avoided it.
Man Iii scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Koivisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koivisto misses with a leg kick.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto motions for Man Iii to come forward. Koivisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Man Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Koivisto - just one landing.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Man Iii.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koivisto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!

After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206     
Date:   Nov 23, 2022
#R1#
Cobain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobain finds it's way round the side to connect with Man Iii's head.
Cobain takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Cobain 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.
Cobain lands a head shot.
Man Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobain throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Cobain throws an off balance right hand
and Man Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobain thows a leg kick but Man Iii checks it
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobain misses with a right hand
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobain misses with a low kick.
Man Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Cobain is quick to defend against it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobain. #T1#
Cobain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Cobain tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobain lands a body shot.
Cobain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Cobain misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Cobain thows a leg kick but Man Iii checks it
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobain lands with a good body shot.
Cobain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Cobain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobain thuds a left hand into Man Iii's body.
Cobain misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobain 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right that sends Cobain to the canvas! Man Iii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii very nearly forgot to thank New Standard 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 188     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River lands a head shot.
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from River.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River misses with a shot to the body
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from River misses.
River lands a front kick.
Jab from River.
River digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Man Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Man Iii's head.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.#T2#
River lands a right hook to the body.
River looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River tries to bum rush Man Iii with a series of wild strikes but Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
River clinches.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by River.
River presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
A short uppercut from Man Iii.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from River.
Man Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii works on River's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
River wants to stall.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands with a left to the head.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Man Iii gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Man Iii.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man Iii gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River punishes Man Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
River scores with a jab. Man Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a left hand. #T1#
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man Iii - that landed with a thud.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Man Iii controls his hands.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Yip Man Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River tries to clinch but Man Iii moves away
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.#T2#
River missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
River throws out a leg kick but Man Iii moves out of range and River only half commits.
Man Iii checks a low kick from River.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii checks a low kick from River.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A cross from River lands.
River throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.#T3#
River scores with a leg kick.
River tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for River.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
River throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River thuds his right hand into Man Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
River motions for Man Iii to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
River lands the left hand.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River thumps Man Iii with a low kick.
Man Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River scores with a hook.
River with the inside leg kick. #T1#
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River stalling in the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River working aggressively here.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with some punches.
Man Iii prevents a body shot from River.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Man Iii tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii prevents River from breaking the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a body punch.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man Iii.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Man Iiis head.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
River tries to stall but Man Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
River blocks an uppercut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River has had enough of the clinch but Man Iii keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Man Iii pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from River.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Man Iii.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tries to land a front kick but Man Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!

A very excited looking Guy River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179     
Date:   Sep 05, 2022
#R1#
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furioto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Man Iii defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Man Iii is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Man Iii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Furioto is on him like a limpet, forcing Man Iii back against the cage.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Man Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Man Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Furioto toppling to the canvas! Furioto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Furioto is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #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!
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man Iii pinned against the cage. Man Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right that sends Furioto to the canvas! Man Iii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A victorious Yip Man Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 171     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man Iii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec with a nice cross.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii tried to score with a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the combination.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Man Iii's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Itzpapalotltotec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Itzpapalotltotec's front leg but catches the back leg as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a nice body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a low kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Man Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Man Iii also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Man Iii's body.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man Iii's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii throws a low kick, looking for Itzpapalotltotec's leg but Itzpapalotltotec calmly moves out of range.
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii misses the jab.
Man Iii punishes Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice straight punch.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it well.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Man Iii 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 Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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#
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Man Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Itzpapalotltotec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
As Itzpapalotltotec looks to move away, Man Iii throws a big counter combo but Itzpapalotltotec just gets out of the way.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man Iii in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itzpapalotltotec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Man Iii drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii misses the jab.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Man Iii - just one landing.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man Iii dips to his left and cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an uppercut!
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man Iii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Itzpapalotltotec backs up against the cage.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a low kick nicely.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Man Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Man Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Itzpapalotltotec's sensitive parts.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to Man Iii's midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Itzpapalotltotec with a series of wild strikes but Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Man Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick from Man Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoided it.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Man Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Man Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
A shot to the liver by Man Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Itzpapalotltotec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man Iii with a body shot.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii is looking to chop away at Itzpapalotltotec's legs.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Man Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.#T3#
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec drops his hands momentarily and Man Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Itzpapalotltotec blocks the low kick.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses.
Man Iii jabs Itzpapalotltotec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec dodges the punch combination from Man Iii.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.

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 Yip Man Iii.
Well Man Iii 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162     
Date:   Jul 20, 2022
#R1#
Logan slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Man Iii cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Logan. Logan maintains the clinch.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
Man Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Logan cracks Man Iii with a nice body shot.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands an uppercut.
Logan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man Iii or not.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Man Iii tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Logan presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Logan pulls guard successfully.
Man Iii wanted to stand there but Logan had control of the position.
Logan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Man Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Logan's guard.#T2#
Logan seems keen to control Man Iii's posture.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing Man Iii from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Man Iii stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Logan lands a jab to Man Iii's midsection.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Logan slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a straight right.
Good work by Man Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan jabs Man Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Man Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Logan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Logan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man Iii's guard.
Logan pushing down on Man Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Logan wants to free his trapped foot but Man Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Logan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Logan throws a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Logan tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Man Iii off the cage and back into range.
Logan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Logan is looking to clinch but Man Iii is avoiding it.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii leaves Logan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan tries to clinch but Man Iii is having none of it.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Logan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Logan.
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man Iii's waist but Man Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
Man Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Jab by Man Iii.#T2#
Man Iii defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Logan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Man Iii with an uppercut!
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Logan throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Logan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Logan.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Man Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Man Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Man Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Man Iii's head.
Logan checks a leg kick nicely.
Man Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man Iii throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Logan slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Logan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man Iii thows a leg kick but Logan checks it #CL#
and Logan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Logan.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Man Iii takes a shot to the head.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
Frankie Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Logan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Logan prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan. #T4#
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Logan around his waist. Logan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Logan jumps guard and drags Man Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Man Iii won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Man Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Man Iii wanted to stand there but Logan had control of the position. #SUB#
Logan has his foot on Man Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Man Iii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Logan, up you get!
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Logan.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Man Iii connects with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Logan. Logan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Logan blocks the leg kick.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Logan is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.#T1#
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man Iii tries to work over Logan's front leg with a kick but Logan checks it.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
Logan sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan connects with a right hand. Man Iii shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan blocks a jab.
Logan cracks Man Iii with an open hand slap.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Logan lands a head shot.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Man Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Man Iii lands with a right to the head.
Man Iii is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Logan jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Logan around his waist. Logan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
A shot in the inside from Man Iii.
Logan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan blocking some punches.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Logan. #T4#
Man Iii blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man Iii digs a right hand into Logan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Logan's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Logan gets control of Man Iii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Logan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Man Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yip Man Iii.
I think Logan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 156     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith with a hook.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Man Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Man Iii's belly button to the back.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Man Iii scores with a hook.
Smith slips a jab from Man Iii.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Man Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Man Iii.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook 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!
Man Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to bum rush Man Iii with a series of wild strikes but Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith connects with a jab.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii connects with a body shot.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Man Iii does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
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 Yip Man Iii 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#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Man Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Man Iii slips a jab from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T1#
Good exchange - Man Iii coming out on top.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii connects with a body shot.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii scores with a jab.#T2#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
Man Iii throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Smith misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith connects with a right hand. Man Iii shakes it off.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Smith is breathing heavily.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Man Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
As Smith looks to move away, Man Iii throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Man Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Man Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Smith throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T1#
Smith blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Man Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#T2#
Man Iii moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Man Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii connects with the punch.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith jabs at Man Iii's body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Man Iii motions for Smith to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Smith.
Man Iii is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Man Iii defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Smith misses.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith digs a good body shot into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii with a nice cross.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 149     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Man Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Man Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Crow.
A shot in the inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crow.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Iii.
A frustrated look appears on Crow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii. #T1#
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crow presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Crow blocks it. #T2#
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Iii.
Crow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Man Iii takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.#T3#
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Crow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crow is looking to clinch.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Crow 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.
Crow walks into a left hand.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow 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.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Crow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man Iii.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
A combination from Man Iii does no damage.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Crow's body. #T1#
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man Iii lands a jab to the head.
Crow throws a head kick that half lands.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crow is looking for the big counter here.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Man Iii. #T2#
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Crow moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man Iii misses with a body shot
and Crow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man Iii thinking.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii slips a jab from Crow.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
A little jabbing left from Crow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Crow.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Man Iii scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man Iii cracks Crow with an open hand slap.#T4#
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow throws a big counter head kick but Man Iii avoids it with no problem.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Man Iii lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Crow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Man Iii works the jab nicely.
Man Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Crow's corner calls for a 1-2. Crow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Crow is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?#T1#
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Crow seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Crow throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
A big right from Crow misses.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Man Iii 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.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Crow throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow 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.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Man Iii sizes up Crow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Crow checks it.
As Man Iii backs off Crow throws a huge counter combo but Man Iii manages to avoid it all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Crow moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Crow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Crow.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Man Iii.
Crow 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.
Crow tries to move into range but Man Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow connects with the punch.#T4#
A punch combination from Man Iii misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Crow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Crow scores with a shot to the side of Man Iii's head.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Crow on the inside.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

Yip Man Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera catches Man Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Man Iii looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabrera tries to advance to mount but Man Iii denies him.
Man Iii parries the strikes from Cabrera easily there. Cabrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Iii to escape.
Man Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cabrera advances to mount.
Cabrera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man Iii because Cabrera loaded up on that one.
Cabrera with good strikes from the mount here!
Cabrera tries to push Man Iii's head away but Man Iii is holding on tight.
Cabrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Man Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabrera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
Cabrera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Man Iii, under a barage of strikes from Cabrera. #T2#
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man Iii wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Man Iii 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.
Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Man Iii is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera slips a nice elbow through Man Iii's hands, connecting with Man Iii's forehead.#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Man Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Man Iii won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrera scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Man Iii is defending the position.
Cabrera thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrera.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrera.
Man Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man Iii taking some punishment here, with Cabrera in his half guard.
Cabrera misses with a head shot. Man Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera cracks Man Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii backing away here, and Cabrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Man Iii throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera cracks Man Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Cabrera scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera fails to land the takedown.
Man Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man Iii leaves Cabrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Cabrera moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera fails with the takedown
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Herve Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cabrera.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Man Iii throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
And Man Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.#TD2#
Man Iii gets caught napping as Cabrera dives in and scores a takedown. Man Iii manages to retain guard.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrera lands a couple of digs.
Cabrera stops Man Iii from standing up.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Cabrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera is working Man Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Cabrera won't let him. #T4#
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Man Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man Iii. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!

Herve Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukulaku avoided it.
Man Iii is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Man Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukulaku just manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man Iii counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii goes for a small jab and connects. Now Man Iii goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Sukulaku stumbles back but Man Iii runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Sukulaku to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Sukulaku will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Man Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paetmar tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paetmar.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paetmar throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Paetmar walks into a left hand.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
Paetmar throws a poor cross that misses
and Man Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the body
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the head.
Man Iii walks into a straight right hand from Paetmar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
and Man Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Man Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Paetmar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paetmar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paetmar tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paetmar.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
As Paetmar backs away, Man Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paetmar lands with a nice body punch.
Paetmar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Paetmar lands a right hook to the body.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Paetmar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paetmar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Paetmar tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
As Paetmar looks to move away, Man Iii throws a big counter combo but Paetmar just gets out of the way.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Paetmar toppling to the canvas! Paetmar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!#ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
Paetmar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paetmar with a hook.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paetmar lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Paetmar misses.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paetmar throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Paetmar.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Man Iii cracks Paetmar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body shot
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paetmar misses the body punch #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Paetmar toppling to the canvas! Paetmar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paetmar.
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar misses with a left hand
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paetmar swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Paetmar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paetmar throws a lazy uppercut
and Man Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paetmar looks winded!
Paetmar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Paetmar in the body.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Paetmar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man Iii lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Paetmar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It looks like Man Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paetmar misses with a jab to the body
and Man Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paetmar gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Paetmar tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Man Iii is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Paetmar buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Paetmar!! Paetmar is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Man Iii throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii 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.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115     
Date:   Feb 02, 2022
#R1#
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Tonon scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Tonon manages to pull guard.
Man Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Tonon looking for a guillotine here but Man Iii defends easily.
Man Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man Iii wants to stand but Tonon is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonon is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Man Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
Man Iii keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon won't allow Man Iii to sweep him here. #T3#
Tonon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tonon has gone for a leg lock! Man Iii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonon's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon trying to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tonon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tonon goes for a double leg but Man Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man Iii continues to drive forward.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man Iii as he jumps to the side.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonon throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man Iii looks for the body kick but Tonon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tonon misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tonon misses with an uppercut
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Tonon backing up. Tonon nods at Man Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
As Tonon backs away, Man Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonon tries to clinch but Man Iii is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Tonon with that takedown attempt.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonon misses with a shot to the body
and Man Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man Iii as he avoids it easily.
Tonon takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonon checks a leg kick.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A big left from Tonon misses.
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonon jabs Man Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Tonon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonon down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tonon lands a glancing blow to the side of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii walks into a straight right hand from Tonon.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Man Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Man Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Man Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Tonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tonon swings around for an armbar but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonon's guard.#T2#
Man Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonon is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at High Kicks inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man Iii defends it easily.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Tonon won't let him.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Man Iii is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Tonon wants to sweep here but Man Iii controlling him for the moment.
Tonon controls Man Iii momentarily but Man Iii frees himself.
Man Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man Iii tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Tonon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Man Iii is tapping! Great win for Tonon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105     
Date:   Dec 24, 2021
#R1#
Man Iii jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Crow scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man Iii.
Man Iii punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii lands with a good body shot.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man Iii 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Crow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crow takes one to the chin there.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him. #TD2#
Crow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crow wants to control but Man Iii is keeping him busy.
Crow lands an elbow.
Man Iii defending against the ground and pound.
Crow trying to control the action but Man Iii is working from the bottom.
Crow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man Iii is avoiding damage well.
Crow trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.
The ground and pound from Crow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Crow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Man Iii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Crow is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
Crow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Man Iii! #T3#
Crow working Man Iii over with strikes here.
The referee warns Man Iii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crow lands a big shot there that rocks Man Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Man Iii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crow lands a nice shot to the head.
Crow thowing shots but they're missing.
Man Iii is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Crow with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Crow raining down shots from the mount!
Man Iii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Crow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow tries to control but Man Iii wriggling away.
The referee warns Man Iii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man Iii because Crow loaded up on that one.
Crow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crow punching from mount but Man Iii doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Crow lands a big shot there that rocks Man Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a head kick that wobbles Man Iii - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Crow sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!     
Date:   Nov 26, 2021
#R1#
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominguez tries to clinch there but Man Iii circles away.
Dominguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range and Dominguez settles back down.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominguez.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man Iii's head.
A nice combination there by Man Iii. #CUT#It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Man Iii lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Man Iii breaks the clinch. #T2#
Man Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Dominguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dominguez gets a clinch.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
Dominguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man Iii is defending well for now.
Man Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez looks winded!
Man Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dominguez or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Iii.
A shot in the inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Man Iii.
Dominguez misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Man Iii gets an underhook and turns Dominguez into the cage.
Man Iii pushes Dominguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Dominguez is rocked!
Man Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Man Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Man Iii lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dominguez to his knees! Man Iii keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Man Iii avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Jab by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Man Iii's belly button to the back.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man Iii. That's going to slow Itzpapalotltotec down.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec swinging wildly here. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Man Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii thumps Itzpapalotltotec with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Man Iii lands with a right hand.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Man Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Donk. Man Iii catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man Iii looks to throw a body kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab to the body
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man Iii throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a crisp jab.
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoided it.#T1#
Man Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii tried to score with a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Man Iii misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Itzpapalotltotec stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec with a hook.
Man Iii works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to Man Iii's midsection.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Itzpapalotltotec might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii is looking to wear down Itzpapalotltotec with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. #T4#
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii thows a body kick. Itzpapalotltotec tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec works the jab nicely.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Itzpapalotltotec connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Man Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Itzpapalotltotec's side.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itzpapalotltotec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a jab.
Man Iii scores with a head kick. Itzpapalotltotec tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Man Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Itzpapalotltotec 's knee.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Itzpapalotltotec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man Iii motions for Itzpapalotltotec to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left and a right that stings Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 79     
Date:   Aug 18, 2021
#R1#
Man Iii thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
River misses with a looping right.
Man Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River with the inside leg kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Man Iii misses #CL#
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Man Iii controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from River.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
A body shot lands from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man Iii.
River cracks Man Iii with a nice body shot.
Man Iii looks winded!
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River is working Man Iii over against the cage.
River tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from River.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Man Iiis head. #T2#
Man Iii letting River take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from River on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands an uppercut.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Man Iii digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a hook.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
A jab from River finds it's way through Man Iii's defenses.
Man Iii misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A head kick by Man Iii misses
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii 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.
A shot to the liver by Man Iii. Beautiful body shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii lands a front kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man Iii punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
As Man Iii looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Man Iii just gets out of the way.
River with a nice calf kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man Iii at a distance.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man Iii throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Guy River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to break the clinch but Man Iii has him pressed against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man Iii lands an uppercut.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocking some punches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.#T1#
Man Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man Iii is holding his hands too far apart here. River throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Man Iii is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy River!
Guy River retains his lightweight title!
Guy River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 73     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Furioto feints and as Man Iii raises his hands in defense, Furioto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Man Iii keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Furioto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Man Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furioto has Man Iii in his guard.#REVR#
Man Iii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a guillotine here but Man Iii defends easily. #T1##SU#
Man Iii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Man Iii is trying to stand back up but Furioto is controlling him #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Man Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Man Iii is controlling Furioto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #T3##SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man Iii defends it well. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Man Iii as Furioto shoots in.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man Iii as he jumps to the side.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Furioto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Man Iii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Man Iii sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Man Iii.#T1#
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Furioto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man Iii is trying to defend but Furioto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Furioto misses with a head shot. Man Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Man Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Furioto isn't so interested in that idea.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto is looking to pass into half guard but Man Iii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man Iii is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Iii passes into side control.
Furioto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Furioto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto. #SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
Man Iii trying to control here.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto shoots in but Man Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man Iii tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man Iii to the ground. Furioto is now in Man Iii's guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man Iii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Furioto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Furioto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man Iii tries to stand but Furioto is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Iii defends well.
Man Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Iii passes into half guard.
Furioto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Furioto's guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man Iii is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Iii defends well.#SUB2#
Man Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Furioto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man Iii stacks Furioto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man Iii!#SU#
Man Iii decides to stand up, so the ref orders Furioto to his feet. #T3#
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Furioto shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furioto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man Iii's waist but Man Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
Man Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Furioto is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Maximus Furioto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Furioto is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Furioto! Man Iii lets Furioto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Furioto shoots and misses
and Man Iii scores with a counter punch that sends Furioto to the canvas! Man Iii smells blood - he's punishing Furioto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Furioto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63     
Date:   Jun 02, 2021
#R1#
St. Clair moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from St. Clair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Man Iii.
St. Clair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Clair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
St. Clair slips under a jab.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a kick to the body.
St. Clair lands with a kick to the ribs.
St. Clair scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St. Clair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Man Iii darts in and clinches St. Clair up 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!
St. Clair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Clair working aggressively here.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Man Iii.
St. Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii tries a body shot but St. Clair blocks it.
Man Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Man Iii fails to land.
St. Clair scores with a shot to the side of Man Iii's head.
St. Clair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
St. Clair blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii 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.
St. Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man Iii's elbow.
Man Iii lands a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St. Clair has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Man Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
St. Clair lands a shot to the body.
Man Iii avoiding damage. #T2#
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Clair cracks Man Iii with a nice body shot.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii is leaning against St. Clair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St. Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
St. Clair scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Clair letting Man Iii take a breather here.
Man Iii is looking to control St. Clair's arms but St. Clair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man Iii has his back to the cage.
Man Iii lands a left hand.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from St. Clair.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Clair backwards.
Nice body punch from Man Iii.
A short uppercut from St. Clair.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Clair controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man Iii.
St. Clair blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Clair.
A short left from Man Iii.
St. Clair misses with a body punch.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Clair's elbow.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by St. Clair.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
St. Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Man Iii.
St. Clair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man Iii tries to work over St. Clair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Man Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
St. Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Iii tries to stall but St. Clair uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Clair backwards.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
A short left from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Man Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
St. Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a left hand.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Clair blocking some punches.
Man Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man Iii lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii'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#
Man Iii misses with a hook. St. Clair ducked under it nicely.
And St. Clair tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
St. Clair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man Iii's waist but Man Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St. Clair off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
St. Clair fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Man Iii moves into the clinch.
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Clair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Clair backwards.
St. Clair pushes Man Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Man Iii is working St. Clair over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
Man Iii pushes St. Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Clair tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Clair.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike.
St. Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man Iii's elbow.
St. Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
St. Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii is working St. Clair over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from St. Clair as the two fighters clinch.
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
St. Clair working aggressively here.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
St. Clair working aggressively here.
Man Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii is working St. Clair over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from St. Clair.
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
St. Clair works on Man Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Clair tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii tries a body shot but St. Clair blocks it.
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii. #T3#
St. Clair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Clair tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing St. Clair back against the cage.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of St. Clair backwards.
Man Iii looking to stall.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by St. Clair.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
St. Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
St. Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Clair blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
St. Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man Iii tries to work over St. Clair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii pushes St. Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Clair scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
St. Clair cracks Man Iii with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Clair.
St. Clair tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Clair.
St. Clair scores with a shot to the side of Man Iii's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from St. Clair.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
St. Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii digs a right hand underneath St. Clair's ribcage. St. Clair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man Iii is working St. Clair over against the cage.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
A short left from St. Clair.
Nice body punch from Man Iii.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Iii lands a hook to the side of 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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yip Man Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Clair shoots and misses
and Man Iii counters with a low kick, right behind St. Clair 's knee.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Clair.
Man Iii thuds a left hand into St. Clair's body.
St. Clair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Man Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
St. Clair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Clair in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as St. Clair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
St. Clair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man Iii. St. Clair shrugs it off though.
St. Clair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#St. Clair is rocked!
Man Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Clair is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Man Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St. Clair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Clair can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and St. Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St. Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
Man Iii scores with a push kick.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man Iii lands with an overhand left.
St. Clair tries to move into range but Man Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St. Clair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
St. Clair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man Iii!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Man Iii stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Man Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raleigh St. Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. St. Clair will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Clair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Clair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand.
Man Iii catches St. Clair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St. Clair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raleigh St. Clair.#T3#
Crunch! Man Iii slams his shin into St. Clair's torso.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Clair.
Man Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Clair. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii cracks St. Clair with a good jab.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Man Iii. #T4##CL#
Man Iii clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Clair scores with a shot to the side of Man Iii's head.
St. Clair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
St. Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Clair working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yip Man Iii!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52     
Date:   Apr 07, 2021
#R1#
Man Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Revorg finds it's way round the side to connect with Man Iii's head.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revorg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
A jab from Revorg misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Revorg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Revorg misses.
Revorg misses with a hook
and Man Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revorg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Revorg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revorg looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Revorg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man Iii scores with a jab.
Man Iii throws the kick towards the body but Revorg avoids it.
Revorg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man Iii counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man Iii connects with a right hand. Revorg shakes it off.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Revorg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Revorg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Revorg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Revorg avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Revorg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revorg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revorg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Revorg manages to avoid it.
Revorg swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Revorg just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Man Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Man Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Man Iii wants to stall. #T2#
Revorg blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii is stalling here.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Man Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revorg.
Man Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Revorg or not.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revorg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Revorg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
Revorg working aggressively here.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands. #T3#
Man Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Revorg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Revorg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Revorg takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revorg looking for a takedown.
Revorg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Revorg can turn it around.
Revorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Revorg misses with a punch to the body.
Revorg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revorg's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Revorg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man Iii.
Revorg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii digs a right hand underneath Revorg's ribcage. Revorg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man Iii's elbow.
Man Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revorg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Iii.
A left hand lands to the body for Man Iii.
Man Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Revorg has Man Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Man Iii is pressed up against the cage. Revorg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man Iii down to the mat. Man Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repus Revorg.
Man Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Revorg.
Revorg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Revorg scores with a punch to the head.
Revorg blocks a jab.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Revorg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Revorg loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Revorg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Revorg darts in and clinches Man Iii up against the cage.
Man Iii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Man Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man Iii is working Revorg over against the cage.
Man Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
Yip Man Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Revorg looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Revorg lands a left hand.
Man Iii tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revorg taking a breather. #BC#
Man Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Revorg throws a right hand that misses
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Revorg ducked under it nicely.
Revorg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Revorg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Revorg throws a body shot but no joy.
Revorg tries to clinch there but Man Iii circles away.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Revorg ducks down to avoid it.
Revorg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Revorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away. #T2##CL2#
Revorg forces Man Iii back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revorg.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Revorg controls the action.
Man Iii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revorg misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Revorg misses with a punch to the body.
Revorg working aggressively here.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revorg tries a body shot but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revorg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a right to the head.
Revorg has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Come on Man Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man Iii prevents a body shot from Revorg. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Man Iii.
Revorg goes for a takedown attempt but Man Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repus Revorg.
Revorg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg moves out of range of the body kick from Man Iii.
Revorg throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Revorg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Man Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Revorg's shoulder, as Revorg tries to avoid the shot.
Repus Revorg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Revorg takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man Iii - that will leave a mark!
Man Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Revorg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Revorg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Revorg misses with a shot to the body
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg misses with a hook.
Revorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Revorg just misses with a punch to the body.
Revorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Revorg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Revorg lands a nice shot that snaps Man Iii's head back.
Revorg takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Revorg as he connects with a hook.
Man Iii with a jab.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Revorg saw that one coming.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revorg connects with a body shot that sends Man Iii's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Revorg has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Revorg digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Revorg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Revorg stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg moves forwards but Man Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Revorg rushes Man Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Iii.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Revorg.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Revorg avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
A right handed body shot lands from Revorg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii lands an uppercut.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but Man Iii avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Revorg wants to take the fight to the mat but Man Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Revorg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Revorg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the side of Revorg's head.
Revorg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii works on Revorg's body with a couple of short punches.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Man Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revorg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man Iii.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Revorg is working for takedown but Man Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revorg tries to break the clinch but Man Iii is controlling the position.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revorg blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Revorg as the two fighters clinch.
Man Iii tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Revorg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Man Iii pushes Revorg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Repus Revorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Iii.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Revorg as Man Iii tries to tie him up.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Man Iii lands a body punch.
Revorg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Iii smiles and moves away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repus Revorg.
Revorg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revorg misses with a hook.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Revorg is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Revorg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revorg misses the jab.
Revorg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A lazy left from Man Iii finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Revorg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Revorg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Revorg momentarily.
Revorg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man Iii has time to react.
Revorg throws a low kick, looking for Man Iii's leg but Man Iii calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revorg. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revorg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Revorg throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Revorg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man Iii staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

After winning the bout, Yip Man Iii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43     
Date:   Feb 24, 2021
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Jameson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man Iii defends it well.
Jameson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jameson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jameson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jameson! Man Iii lets Jameson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jameson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii walks into a left hand.
Jameson is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jameson is out of range.
Jameson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jameson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man Iii. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
Jameson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jameson slips a jab from Man Iii.
Jameson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jameson's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Man Iii's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jameson slips a jab from Man Iii.
And Jameson tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##KD#
Man Iii lands a big uppercut and Jameson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jameson looks OK. Man Iii waves Jameson back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jamal Jameson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.#KD#
Man Iii cracks Jameson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Man Iii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jameson to stand back up!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Man Iii! Jameson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A relieved looking Yip Man Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 37     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazuki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Man Iii. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hazuki drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Man Iii scrambles and gets back to 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!
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Man Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##TD#
Man Iii gets caught napping as Hazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Man Iii manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hazuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Man Iii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Man Iii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Man Iii! #REVB##SU2#
Man Iii decides to stand back up. Man Iii steps back and let's Hazuki get back to his feet.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Hazuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hazuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Hazuki feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii tests Hazuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii drops Hazuki with a huge uppercut! Hazuki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Man Iii is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
Our winner, Yip Man Iii, 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: WPFA XLVII: Fudd vs PG     
Date:   Dec 18, 2020
#R1#
Somebody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Somebody. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Somebody connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Somebody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Somebody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Somebody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Somebody.
Somebody wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii cracks Somebody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Somebody checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somebody looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Somebody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
Johnny Somebody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii walks into a left hand. #T1#
Somebody thows a leg kick but Man Iii checks it
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Somebody's head but Somebody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somebody.
Man Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Somebody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Somebody misses with a hook to the body
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Somebody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Somebody takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Somebody throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii 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.
Somebody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somebody 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 Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Somebody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somebody throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Somebody lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Somebody's body. Somebody takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Somebody counters with a stiff right hand.
Somebody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
Somebody thuds his right hand into Man Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Somebody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii cracks Somebody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii lands with a hook. Somebody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Somebody misses with a body kick.
Somebody moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Somebody ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Somebody throws a nice looking combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somebody is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Somebody misses with a leg kick.
Somebody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Somebody is rocked!
Man Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Somebody misses with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somebody slips under a jab.
Somebody throws a lazy uppercut
and Somebody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Somebody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somebody seems to have got his legs back now.
Man Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Somebody had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Somebody throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Somebody moves out of range of the strikes.
Somebody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Somebody wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Nice jab there from Somebody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somebody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man Iii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Somebody.
Somebody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Somebody connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Somebody is predictable there
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Somebody - just one landing.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somebody.
Man Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somebody - that will leave a mark!
Man Iii wants to clinch up but Somebody keeps it at a distance.
Somebody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somebody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somebody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Somebody will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Somebody throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Somebody throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii dodges the punch combination from Somebody.
Man Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somebody tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Somebody throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somebody looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somebody 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somebody misses with a body shot.
Somebody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Somebody cracks Man Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Somebody throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somebody misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Somebody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somebody throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Iii lands a head shot.
Somebody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Somebody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somebody lands a really nice looking cross but Man Iii seems unphased.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man Iii walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Somebody drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Man Iii swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Somebody's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Yip Man Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WPFA XLIII: DeAngelo vs Fudd     
Date:   Nov 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Chukwu.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwu.
That kick from Chukwu tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Iii tries to move into range but Chukwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Chukwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man Iii throws a hook but Chukwu avoids it easily.
Chukwu ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Man Iii rushes Chukwu and presses him up against the cage.
Chukwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Chukwu working aggressively here. #BC2#
Chukwu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chukwu clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu blocks an uppercut.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Chukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Iii smiles and moves away.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Chukwu. Chukwu maintains the clinch.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwu misses with some punches.
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Chukwu is trying to break the clinch but Man Iii is controlling him.
Chukwu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwu's elbow.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chukwu avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Chukwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Chukwu gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii 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.#BC2#
Chukwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chukwu has Man Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Man Iii.
Chukwu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Chukwu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chukwu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Chukwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Chukwu. Chukwu maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
Chukwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwu fails to land.
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Chukwu around his waist. Chukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anike Chukwu.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Chukwu manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii moves out of range as Chukwu strikes.#CL#
Man Iii forces Chukwu back against the cage and clinches.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from Chukwu.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man Iii has Chukwu pressed against the cage.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chukwu avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Man Iii to work.
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Chukwu around his waist. Chukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chukwu. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Iii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chukwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Chukwu.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Chukwu blocks it.
Chukwu blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii is looking to control Chukwu's arms but Chukwu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man Iii has his back to the cage.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu has had enough of the clinch but Man Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Chukwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anike Chukwu 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#
Chukwu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chukwu throws a head kick that Man Iii semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chukwu looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Chukwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Chukwu lands the left hand.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Man Iii throws the kick towards the body but Chukwu avoids it.
Chukwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Chukwu lands an overhand right.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anike Chukwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii sizes up Chukwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Chukwu counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chukwu misses with a low kick.
Chukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Chukwu moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
Chukwu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Chukwu's head but Chukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chukwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chukwu misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwu avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
Nice cross by Chukwu.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii clobbers Chukwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwu checks a leg kick nicely.
Chukwu staying out of range there.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii 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.
Chukwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with a low kick.
Chukwu scores with a punch to the head.
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chukwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Chukwu slips under a jab.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Chukwu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Chukwu manages to avoid it.
Chukwu slips under a jab.
Chukwu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Chukwu is rocked!#T3#
Chukwu avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
A slow jab from Chukwu misses its intended target.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Chukwu closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwu backwards.
Chukwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Chukwu seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Man Iii.
Chukwu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man Iii is defending well for now.
Man Iii lands with a right to the head.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwu controls the action.
Chukwu has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
Chukwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii lands a shot to the body.
Chukwu can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chukwu is breathing heavily.
Chukwu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwu controls his hands.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwu's head backwards.
Chukwu drops his hands momentarily and Man Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Chukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Chukwu tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
Nice body punch from Man Iii. #CL#
Man Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
Man Iii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chukwu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chukwu drops to his knees and Man Iii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A relieved looking Yip Man Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WPFA XXXVIX: Cristos vs Bassol     
Date:   Oct 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man Iii, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Adam Barnes has been cut.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Man Iii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Man Iii moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii connects with the punch.
Man Iii jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes slips under a jab.#T1#
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Man Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii lands the left hand.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Man Iii throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Man Iii throws a shot to the body.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Man Iii throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
A bone on bone clash there as Man Iii blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii scores with a jab.
Barnes defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii slips a jab from Barnes.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Man Iii 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.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a body shot.
Good work by Man Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Man Iii backs away looking to recover.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Man Iii tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Man Iii's body.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Man Iii's body.
Barnes with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Man Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Man Iii's body. Man Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Barnes tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes slips under a jab from Man Iii.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Man Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man Iii.
Barnes throws a combination. Man Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes. #T3#
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes cracks Man Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Man Iii was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Man Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Barnes ducks into an uppercut from Man Iii and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yip Man Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Yip Man Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WPFA XXXV: Lors vs Bjoergen     
Date:   Sep 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Slobberknacker misses its intended target.
Man Iii misses with a right hand
and Slobberknacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild body shot.
Slobberknacker blocks a jab.
Slobberknacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii sets himself, and Slobberknacker steps forward looking for the clinch! Man Iii avoids it this time.
Man Iii jabs Slobberknacker right on the nose. Slobberknacker blinks but takes it well.
Slobberknacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Iii misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii tests Slobberknacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Man Iii connects with a right hand. Slobberknacker shakes it off.
Slobberknacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Slobberknacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slobberknacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man Iii.#ROC#Slobberknacker is rocked!
Man Iii connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Slobberknacker out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yip Man Iii!
A very excited looking Yip Man Iii 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: WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii     
Date:   Aug 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man controlling from the top position.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man stays in close to Man Iii's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man moves nicely into side control.
Man Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man controlling the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man controls the position.
Man Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Man in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Man Iii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man retains his lightweight title!
Jurney Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WPFA XXVII: New Alphas     
Date:   Jul 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii misses with a hook. Chukwu ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Chukwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii jabs Chukwu right on the nose. Chukwu blinks but takes it well.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Chukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Nice uppercut there from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwu on the side of the head.
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Chukwu avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Man Iii lands with a straight right. Chukwu didn't see that one coming.
Chukwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chukwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range and Chukwu settles back down. #T1#
Chukwu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwu.
Chukwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwu wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii 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.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Chukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwu digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Chukwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwu looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
As Man Iii backs away, Chukwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chukwu tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwu throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Chukwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chukwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chukwu circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chukwu.
Chukwu throws a series of punches but Man Iii avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii throws a jab when Chukwu was well out of range.
Chukwu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chukwu misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Chukwu saw that one coming.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwu lands a leg kick that knocks Man Iii off balance momentarily.
Chukwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chukwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwu misses with a hook.
Chukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwu throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Chukwu misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man Iii.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chukwu's hands.#T3#
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Chukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Chukwu connects with a high kick.
Man Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Man Iii!
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii with a nice cross.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Iii lands a jab.
Chukwu misses the shot to the body.
Chukwu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Man Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chukwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwu is looking to clinch but Man Iii is avoiding it.
Chukwu connects with the punch.
Man Iii thuds a left hand into Chukwu's body.
Chukwu throws a low kick but Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Chukwu misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Chukwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Chukwu's head but Chukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwu tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Chukwu scores with a hook to the body. Man Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chukwu misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Chukwu looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Chukwu.
A cross from Chukwu lands.
Chukwu slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwu.
Man Iii moves out of range as Chukwu strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chukwu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
It looked like Chukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Chukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Chukwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Chukwu's head.
Chukwu misses with a head kick.
Chukwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Chukwu misses.
Chukwu tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Chukwu.
Chukwu walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Chukwu tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwu with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwu.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwu.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwu wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
Chukwu throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Chukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
Chukwu throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Chukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Chukwu moves in looking to clinch but Man Iii pushes him off.
Man Iii swings for the body but Chukwu moves out of range.
Chukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii cracks Chukwu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man Iii connects with the punch.
Chukwu throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
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 clash of legs there as Man Iii blocks the low kick.
Chukwu motions for Man Iii to come forward. Chukwu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Man Iii thuds a left hand into Chukwu's body.
Chukwu misses with a body shot.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Chukwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chukwu pushes Man Iii away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Chukwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chukwu scores with a nice body kick.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwu. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Chukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A jab from Man Iii does it's job there.
Chukwu lands a leg kick that knocks Man Iii off balance momentarily.
Chukwu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Chukwu's shoulder, as Chukwu tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwu throws out a powerful jab.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwu misses with a low kick.#T3#
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Chukwu moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Man Iii misses with a double jab.
Chukwu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Chukwu's body. Chukwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chukwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Chukwu.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Chukwu moved out of range.
Chukwu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Man Iii finds it's target.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chukwu can pounce on him.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chukwu.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man Iii.
Chukwu slips a jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu misses the jab.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii misses the jab.
Chukwu misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chukwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii catches Chukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chukwu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwu throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Chukwu misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii throws a right hand that Chukwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Chukwu also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Man Iii blocks the leg kick.
Chukwu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chukwu misses with a head kick.
Man Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anike Chukwu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man Iii lands a jab.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwu throws out the jab.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Chukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii jabs at Chukwu's body.
Man Iii cracks a nice hook into Chukwu's ribs.
Man Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwu tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Chukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Chukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwu motions for Man Iii to come forward. Chukwu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwu tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii jabs Chukwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwu missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii with a jab.
Chukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwu lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwu.
Chukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man Iii works Chukwu's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Chukwu's ribs.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Chukwu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Chukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Chukwu off the cage and back into range.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwu.
Chukwu walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Chukwu.#CL#
Chukwu clinches up with Man Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Chukwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Man Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chukwu gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Chukwu has double underhooks.
Man Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Man Iii manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chukwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Man Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chukwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwu throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Man Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwu throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chukwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii stuns Chukwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Chukwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chukwu back to the cage. Man Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Chukwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Chukwu slips a jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii sizes up Chukwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Chukwu moves out of range.
Chukwu swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range. #CL#
Chukwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwu presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Man Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chukwu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwu's head backwards.
Chukwu scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man Iii 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

Yip Man Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FFS 17: Espanola     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Man Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Hahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hahn throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hahn walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Hahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man Iii.
A left lands for Man Iii.
Hahn throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Man Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hahn 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.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahn.
Hahn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahn throws a series of punches but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hahn misses the shot to the body.
Hahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahn.
Man Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hahn eats them both and turns towards Man Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hahn swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Hahn's head.
Hahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hahn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Hahn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Hahn.
Hahn throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Man Iii's head coaches at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Man Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Roman Hahn has been cut.
Hahn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hahn looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Hahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Hahn is rocked!
Man Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Hahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hook but Hahn blocks it.
Hahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Man Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Hahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hahn is looking for the big counter here.
Man Iii lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Hahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Man Iii! Hahn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!

 

Event: FFS 13: Pahokee     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane tries for a takedown but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man Iii as he jumps to the side.
Man Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man Iii's guard.
Lane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lane stays in close to Man Iii's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Man Iii screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lane! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julian Lane!

 

Event: FFS 4: Belle Glade     
Date:   May 15, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Man Iii - just one landing.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man Iii swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kafka.
Man Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kafka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kafka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Man Iii looks to move away, Kafka throws a big counter combo but Man Iii just gets out of the way.
Man Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kafka momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kafka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Man Iii avoids the head kick by Kafka.
Man Iii misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Kafka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kafka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Man Iii takes a swing at Kafka's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kafka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kafka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii throws a combination. Kafka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii cracks Kafka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Kafka scores with a four punch combination!
Man Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kafka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kafka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Man Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man Iii swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
Man Iii misses with a double jab.
Man Iii lands a head shot.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Kafka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Kafka's head but Kafka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Iii throws a right hand that Kafka ducks under and follows up with a left that Kafka also avoids with ease.
Kafka misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man Iii 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

 

 
 
 
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