Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hohenthal misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with an inside leg kick.
Savette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Savette takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hohenthal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal lands an elbow. #T1#
Hohenthal working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes.
Hohenthal wants to control but Savette is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savette's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hohenthal working away.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound from side control.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette is trying to escape the position but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but Savette denies him.
Hohenthal controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Savette is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savette is avoiding damage well.
Savette regains half guard, as Hohenthal was trying to land strikes.
Savette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohenthal is thwarting Savette's attempts to control the position.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Savette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hohenthal throwing shots but Savette is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Savette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Savette. Beautiful body shot.
Savette tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Savette avoids nicely.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Savette.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Savette.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette punishes Hohenthal's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Savette.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hohenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Hohenthal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savette. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Savette connects with a jab.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Savette misses
and Hohenthal counters with a two punch combo.
Savette slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Hohenthal jabs at Savette's body.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Savette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.#T3#
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohenthal with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Decent striking displayed by Savette there.#T4#
Hohenthal takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Savette misses with a head kick.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savette wants it to stay on the feet.
Savette throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Hohenthal scores with a one two! Savette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Savette misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Savette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohenthal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savette scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savette lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Nice jab there from Savette.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Savette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Savette throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Savette drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Savette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Savette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savette is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hohenthal works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohenthal lands a big elbow.
Savette is in a horrible position here. Hohenthal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hohenthal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hohenthal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Hohenthal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Hohenthal backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Hohenthal with that takedown attempt.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
Jab from Rodrigues.#T2#
Hohenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot. #CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Rodrigues controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Rodrigues is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily. #CL#
Hohenthal moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets through Hohenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues throws a big counter head kick but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick. #T4#
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohenthal throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R3#
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a head kick!
Hohenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing. #T1#
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. #CL#
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hohenthal blocking some punches. #TD#
Hohenthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.#T2#
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Hohenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that Hohenthal semi-blocks.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues works Hohenthal's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hohenthal.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Rodrigues catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Rodrigues scores with a head kick. Hohenthal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Rodrigues with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal. #T4#
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Rodrigues.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Sokol doesn't manage to clinch there - Hohenthal circles away.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Sokol.
Sokol stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a left to the body.
Sokol cracks Hohenthal with an open hand slap.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Hohenthal tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.#T1#
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol lands a jab to the head.
Sokol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sokol is rocked!
Hohenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Sokol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokol misses with the body kick
and Hohenthal counters with a big right hand! Oh Sokol is in trouble here! Hohenthal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hohenthal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kock sprawls well initially but Hohenthal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kock trying to control from the bottom.
Kock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hohenthal passes Kock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kock trying to control from the bottom.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kock actively working from the bottom here.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hohenthal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Hohenthal lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
Kock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Hohenthal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kock is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kock trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kock reverses the position - he's now on top in Hohenthal's guard.
Kock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohenthal is pulling down on Kock's head to control his posture.
Kock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kock is one step ahead there.
Kock throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kock is looking to advance position but Hohenthal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kock is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
Hohenthal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kock is looking to improve his position but Hohenthal isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Kock tries to hold on but Hohenthal postures up.
Kock is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal content just to control the position here.
Hohenthal looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound effectively.
Kock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock is looking to score with low kicks.
Hohenthal darts in trying to clinch
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Hohenthal's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock pushes Hohenthal away with a front kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Hohenthal off balance momentarily.
Kock connects with the punch.#T1#
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
That kick from Kock tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kock, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Kock.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hohenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hohenthal finds it's way round the side to connect with Kock's head.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Kock catches Hohenthal right on the button with a cross.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kock misses the jab.#T3#
Kock lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Kock lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hohenthal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Hohenthal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock looks to land a combination. Hohenthal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hohenthal connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kock - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Bostic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Bostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bostic misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Bostic scoring well with a low kick there.
Bostic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bostic misses with a left hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bostic thinking.
Bostic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bostic throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bostic looks to throw a body kick
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bostic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bostic throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bostic swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheers as Bostic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal jabs at Bostic's body.#TD2#
Hohenthal tries to sprawl but Bostic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bostic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal's coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hohenthal tries to roll over but Bostic keeps him under control.
Hohenthal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohenthal, not yet.
Hohenthal has control of Bostic's left arm, preventing Bostic from doing any damage.
Hohenthal wants to sweep but no luck.
Bostic throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohenthal looking to control.
Bostic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bostic lands with a good body shot.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bostic defends well and Hohenthal ends up having to push Bostic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bostic misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Bostic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bostic!
Bostic throws a head kick but Hohenthal moves out of range.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bostic takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Bostic.#T4#
A big right from Bostic misses.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Bostic slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Bostic slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bostic throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic with a poor takedown
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Bostic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bostic.
Nice sprawl there from Bostic as Hohenthal shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Bostic tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.#CL#
Bostic tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bostic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Bostic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Bostic is rocked!
Hohenthal is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bostic flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bostic is out cold! Hohenthal holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Williams's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams prevents Hohenthal from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal prevents a body shot from Williams.
Hohenthal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Hohenthal controls the action.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A body shot lands from Hohenthal. #BC#
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Hohenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is looking to control Hohenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#T2#
Still in half guard, Hohenthal seems content to control.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Hohenthal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams tries to lock up and control but Hohenthal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hohenthal controlling from mount.
Williams wants to hold on but Hohenthal pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal lands a big elbow.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Hohenthal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohenthal controlling his opponent.
Hohenthal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams can't escape the position.
Hohenthal looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Hohenthal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hohenthal shoots and misses
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal wants to clinch.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Williams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal advances to half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hohenthal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hohenthal's back!
Hohenthal is really stuck here. #T3#
Williams throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hohenthal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hohenthal!
Williams trying to control.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams has the hooks in. Hohenthal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Hohenthal is defending it well.
Hohenthal tries to escape the position.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Williams controlling well, preventing Hohenthal from escaping the position.
Williams keeps control of the position easily here as Hohenthal tries to buck him off.
Hohenthal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hohenthal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Williams.
Williams is trying to stick to Hohenthal's back but Hohenthal is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohenthal off the cage and back into range.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohenthal off the cage and back into range.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Williams connects with a jab.
Hohenthal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Williams leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Hohenthal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Hohenthal misses with a two punch combination.
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 shot to the body from Hohenthal misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Jab from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Hohenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Hohenthal's side.
Hohenthal walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Williams.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Williams lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hohenthal lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohenthal on the side of the head. #CL#
Hohenthal has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Williams scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hohenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Williams slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Williams throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal walks into a jab.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a jab to the nose.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams with a hook.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.#T1#
Hohenthal misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams sizes up Hohenthal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hohenthal.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hohenthal avoids them all with ease.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Williams. #T3#
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Hohenthal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Hohenthal lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal working aggressively here.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hohenthal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal working hard to break the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Spencer Williams is the new bantamweight champion!
Spencer Williams took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hlervu as he avoids it easily.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hohenthal's sensitive parts.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu throws a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Hohenthal backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hohenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Hohenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Hohenthal blocks the leg kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hlervu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hohenthal scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands the left hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Hlervu's body.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
A lazy left from Hlervu finds it's target.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hlervu with a hook.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Hlervu.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Hlervu scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hlervu clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hlervu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Hlervu.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hlervu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hlervu tried to counter with a leg kick but Hohenthal avoided it.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hlervu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Hlervu scores with a jab.
Hlervu lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hlervu. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hlervu tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hohenthal defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hohenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu lands an overhand right.
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!
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Hlervu - just one landing.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu keeps Hohenthal at a distance using the push kick.
Hlervu walks into a straight right hand from Hohenthal.
Hlervu defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hlervu moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlervu's head.
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hlervu motions for Hohenthal to come forward. Hlervu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hohenthal does it's job there.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hlervu 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 Hohenthal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hohenthal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hohenthal! But no joy.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
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!
Hohenthal takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Hlervu scores with a leg kick.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hohenthal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hlervu has got the better of the exchanges.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Hlervu finds it's way through Hohenthal's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hohenthal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohenthal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hlervu misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Hlervu avoids it well.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hlervu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu with a jab.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hlervu. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Hlervu wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu lands an overhand right.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Hohenthal. #T4#
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Hlervu - just one landing.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hlervu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal moves forwards but Hlervu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal has his takedown stuffed
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch 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.#T1#
Hohenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Asch pinned against the cage. Van Asch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Van Asch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Van Asch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.#T2#
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch dodges the punch combination from Hohenthal.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Van Asch swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hohenthal feints and as Van Asch raises his hands in defense, Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Asch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Asch is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Asch 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.
Hohenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Van Asch wants to sweep here but Hohenthal controlling him for the moment.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hohenthal misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
Hohenthal jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Asch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Asch is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Van Asch tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Van Asch's head.
Hohenthal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohenthal passes to full mount!
Van Asch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Van Asch defending well.
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
Van Asch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Van Asch defending well. #T3#
Van Asch is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Asch is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Van Asch is having none of it.
Van Asch moves into full guard.
Van Asch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Van Asch pushes down on Hohenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hohenthal tries to roll over but Van Asch keeps him under control.
Hohenthal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Asch stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is working hard here to advance position.
Van Asch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hohenthal's guard.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
Van Asch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Asch is one step ahead there.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R3#
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Van Asch throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hohenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Van Asch.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hohenthal as he connects with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch digs a good hook to Hohenthal's body.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hohenthal is able to avoid easily.
Van Asch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hohenthal if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Hohenthal throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Van Asch misses. #TD#
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal slips nicely into half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Van Asch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
Van Asch is looking for a sweep. Hohenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Asch is doing well to control the position and prevent Hohenthal from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Van Asch tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg.
Van Asch keeps trying to improve his position.
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!
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R4#
Van Asch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hohenthal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Asch pulls Hohenthal in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Asch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet. #SUB2#
Van Asch has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hohenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal is in close to Van Asch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Asch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Van Asch wants to get up but he can't break Hohenthal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Asch is fighting to break Hohenthal's control of his arms but Hohenthal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal has control of Van Asch's left arm, preventing Van Asch from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Hohenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hohenthal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Asch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Asch passes into half guard.
Van Asch wants to stand up but Hohenthal is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal tries to get to full guard but Van Asch has control of the leg.
Van Asch is pressing down on Hohenthal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hohenthal is holding on for now.
Hohenthal trying to control but Van Asch postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohenthal is not content to let Van Asch control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Van Asch misses with a jab to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Van Asch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Van Asch trying to control the position here.
Hohenthal passes Van Asch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohenthal wants to control but Van Asch is keeping him busy. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal slows the pace down in half guard.
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Van Asch trying to control from the bottom.
Hohenthal prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Van Asch is a slippery customer.
Van Asch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Van Asch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Asch trying to hold on to Hohenthal's head to control him but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal not doing much here.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Van Asch looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Askren tries for a takedown but Hohenthal circles away easily
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Askren has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hohenthal.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Askren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hohenthal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
A short right from Hohenthal on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
Askren blocks a body shot from Hohenthal.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Hohenthal tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hohenthal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body shot. #T2#
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren taking a breather.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal. #BC2#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Askren looks winded!
Hohenthal misses the 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!
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Askren did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal passes to side control.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hohenthal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren trying to remain calm as Hohenthal controls from the top position.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hohenthal. #T4#
Hohenthal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hohenthal tries to score with some ground and pound. Askren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hohenthal lands a nice forearm strike.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Askren to see if he's OK.
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal working the strikes but Askren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohenthal cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Hohenthal gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren closes the distance but Hohenthal moves to the side
and Hohenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Nice cross by Hohenthal.#KD#
Hohenthal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askren sprawling to the canvas! Askren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hohenthal finish him?! #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Lennart Hohenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Askren tries to get into range but Hohenthal steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Askren! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hohenthal scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Hohenthal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kock finds it's way round the side to connect with Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock 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.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kock misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Kock throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Hohenthal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Kock stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Kock throws a right and a left that Hohenthal avoids nicely.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kock throws a head kick but Hohenthal moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock connects with a jab.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick.
Kock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kock cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.#T4#
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Kock's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Hohenthal lands a big uppercut and Kock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kock looks OK. Hohenthal waves Kock back to his feet!
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal 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.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Kock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kock.
Kock connects with a nice looking jab.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hohenthal looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock 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#
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice right hand that sends Kock toppling to the canvas! Kock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hohenthal finish him?!
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Hohenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hohenthal if he has to take too many more of those.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kock moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Kock feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kock.
That kick from Kock tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Kock jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hohenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kock is in Hohenthal's guard.#T3#
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Kock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohenthal is keeping the position for now.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohenthal is keeping the position for now.
Kock throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Kock is proving a slippery customer.
Kock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Kock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kock clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Kock throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal slips a jab and a cross from Kock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kock moves into the clinch.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Hohenthal cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
Kock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock with a poor takedown
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Kock lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kock misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hohenthal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Kock is predictable there
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Kock flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.#T3#
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Kock fakes the leg kick and cracks Hohenthal in the body.
Jab by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.#CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Kock tries for a takedown but Hohenthal circles away easily
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hohenthal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hohenthal wants it to stay on the feet.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Batang Kock just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range. #CL#
Hohenthal clinches up with Kock and pushes him back against the cage.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Hohenthal avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Hohenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Kock connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kock being controlled here, momentarily.
Kock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Kock looking to sit in guard and control but Hohenthal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kock looking for a guillotine here but Hohenthal defends easily. #SUB2#
Kock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Kock up and slammed him! Kock can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
Hohenthal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hohenthal is working Kock over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Hohenthal scoring with punches from side control.
Kock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kock wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Kock is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal stalling.
Kock has his hands clasped together around Hohenthal's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kock actively working from the bottom here.
Hohenthal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Batang Kock in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Kock staying out of range there.
Hohenthal is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kock hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal slips a jab from River.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohenthal with a body shot.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal wants to clinch but River slips to the side
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Hohenthal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a straight right.
River takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
River misses with a combination
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
River lands an overhand right.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Hohenthal's torso.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Jab from River.
River throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Hohenthal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Hohenthal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
River tries to stall but Hohenthal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hohenthal.#BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from River. #CL#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hohenthal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Hohenthal digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Hohenthal working aggressively here.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohenthal looking to stall.
River working aggressively here. #T4#
Hohenthal keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hohenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohenthal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from River.
River misses with some punches.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hohenthal as River tries to tie him up.
Hohenthal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hohenthal lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal.
River tries a body shot but Hohenthal blocks it.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by River.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohenthal walks into a jab.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by River.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River misses with a body punch
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.#CL#
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal. #T1#
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from River. #BC2#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
River scores with a body shot.
River throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hohenthal.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Hohenthal manages to step out the way in time.
Hohenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River misses with a hook
and Hohenthal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal blocks a leg kick.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River misses with a left hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
River scores with a shot to the body.
River slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River lunges at Hohenthal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hohenthal's hand.
River throws the kick towards the body but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River misses with a double jab
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie River's cut even more.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from River misses
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from River.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.
Nice cross by River.
River lands a front kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from River.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River with a jab.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a left to the body.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohenthal with a body shot.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
River misses with a right hand
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.
River tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on River's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from River.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Charlie River's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal takes one to the side of the head.
River clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Hohenthal's torso.
Hohenthal walks into a straight right hand from River.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hohenthal wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hohenthal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River sizes up Hohenthal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
River throws a sloppy head kick and Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
River lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River scores with a jab. Hohenthal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back.
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hohenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
River misses with a straight right.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
River throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
River misses with a body kick.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hohenthal doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River misses the shot to the body.
River tries to bum rush Hohenthal with a series of wild strikes but Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
River swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from River.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River tries a low kick but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from River.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
River connects with a leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by River.
Hohenthal throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Hohenthal controls the action.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohenthal stalling.
Hohenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards. #CUT#Charlie River's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hohenthal trying to stall but River improves his position.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohenthal.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hohenthal. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River cracks Hohenthal with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a chopping leg kick but Hohenthal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hohenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a left and a right that stings River.
River throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
River misses with a combination
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
Hohenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Hohenthal scores with a decent looking hook.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#River is rocked!
Hohenthal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab from Hohenthal.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
River misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hohenthal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River scores with a hook.
River misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by River.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Hohenthal tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal tries to bum rush Bostic with a series of wild strikes but Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic misses with the combination.
Bostic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bostic throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bostic throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bostic stalling in the clinch but Hohenthal improves position.
Bostic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Hohenthal just leaning against Bostic, taking a breather. #T1#
Hohenthal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bostic prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bostic controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal pushes Bostic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal cracks Bostic with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike. #T2#
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal gets through Bostic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Hohenthal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bostic's elbow.
Hohenthal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bostic letting Hohenthal take a breather here.
Bostic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hohenthal has him pressed against the cage.
Bostic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bostic blocking some punches.
Bostic being controlled against the cage.
Bostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bostic stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bostic.
Hohenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohenthal slowing the pace effectively.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hohenthal lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hohenthal to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohenthal. #T4#
Bostic blocking some punches.
Hohenthal works on Bostic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hohenthal. #TD2#
Bostic jumps guard.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bostic is keeping the position for now.
Bostic keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Bostic. Those never looked like landing.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Bostic ducked under it nicely.
Bostic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bostic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bostic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Bostic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
Bostic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bostic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Bostic is rocked!#T1#
Bostic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Tosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohenthal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tosen scrambles back to his feet.
Hohenthal misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Tosen moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Tosen throws a big counter combination but Hohenthal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Hohenthal fails with the takedown.
Tosen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hohenthal goes down! Can Tosen finish him!?
Hohenthal is trying to control the position but Tosen postures up.
Tosen stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hohenthal trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Tosen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohenthal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohenthal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tosen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tosen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hohenthal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tosen wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Tosen has hold of Hohenthal's hands but Hohenthal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Tosen is working away.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Tosen won't allow it.
Tosen is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#SUB2#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tosen keeping control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tosen actively working from the bottom here.
Tosen wants to control the action here but instead Hohenthal manages to pass to full mount!
Hohenthal lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hohenthal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tosen's face.
Tosen tries to lock up and control but Hohenthal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tosen is working to get back to half guard.
Tosen wants to control but Hohenthal is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal scores with a jab. Tosen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tosen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tosen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Hohenthal misses with a jab to the body
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Lennart Hohenthal's cut even more.#CL2#
Hohenthal gets a clinch.
Tosen fails to pull guard.
Tosen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohenthal working aggressively here.
Hohenthal looking to stall.
Hohenthal wants a takedown.
Tosen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hohenthal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tosen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohenthal.
Tosen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hohenthals head. #TD#
Tosen pulls Hohenthal into guard.
Tosen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Tosen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tosen has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hohenthal is sitting in close to Tosen's body. Tosen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hohenthal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hohenthal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tosen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mama Tosen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal scores with a jab.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Hohenthal.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal closes the distance but Big Mouth moves to the side
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Mouth defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Mouth is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Mouth defending well though. #T1#
Big Mouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Big Mouth is defending well.
Big Mouth keeping control of the position.
Big Mouth's coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Big Mouth is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Big Mouth dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big Mouth is controlling Hohenthal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Big Mouth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Mouth has his hands clasped together around Hohenthal's back. He's all about the action.
Big Mouth is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Hohenthal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big Mouth keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hohenthal throws a strike but Big Mouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big Mouth looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Hohenthal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Mouth's guard. #REVB#
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Big Mouth's ribs.#TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Big Mouth napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Big Mouth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big Mouth defends it nicely.
Big Mouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hohenthal works Big Mouth's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth misses with a combination
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A jab from Hohenthal finds it's way through Big Mouth's defenses.
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hohenthal.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hohenthal shoots in.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hohenthal is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Big Mouth scores with a nice short 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!
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohenthal blocks an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohenthal. #BC2#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a body kick that stops Hohenthal in his tracks momentarily.
Hohenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Big Mouth is rocked!
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Big Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Mouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hohenthal rushes Big Mouth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal stalling.
Big Mouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as Hohenthal controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hohenthal takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot that snaps Big Mouth's head back.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal fails with the takedown
and Big Mouth 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.
Good shot there by Big Mouth.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hohenthal shoots in.#T1#
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Big Mouth takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Hohenthal and Big Mouth goes tumbling to the canvas! Hohenthal follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Big Mouth's hands, connecting with Big Mouth's forehead.
Big Mouth tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg.
Big Mouth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Big Mouth.
Hohenthal trying to control but Big Mouth is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Big Mouth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Hohenthal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hohenthal tries to hold on but Big Mouth pushes him away.
Hohenthal is working to get back to half guard.
Big Mouth avoids the attempt from Hohenthal to control.
Hohenthal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Big Mouth is staying active.
Hohenthal is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Big Mouth is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Mouth avoids the attempt from Hohenthal to control.
Hohenthal is looking to improve his position but Big Mouth isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Big Mouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hohenthal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Mouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Big Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hohenthal eats them both and turns towards Big Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hohenthal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Big Mouth misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Big Mouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hohenthal lands with a hook. Big Mouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Big Mouth prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal looking to slow down the pace here.
Big Mouth lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hohenthal working hard to break the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
Hohenthal stalling in the clinch.
Hohenthal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Big Mouth. #BC2#
Hohenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal cracks Big Mouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Big Mouth avoids nicely.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Hohenthal jabs at Big Mouth's body.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Mouth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hohenthal's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Big Mouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot that snaps Big Mouth's head back.
Hohenthal walks into a left hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Big Mouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Big Mouth counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to clinch
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Big Mouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Big Mouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Big Mouth drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big Mouth's guard.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Yasha Big Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal trying to control but Big Mouth is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Big Mouth keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Hohenthal connects with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Big Mouth sprawls well.
Big Mouth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hohenthal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hohenthal connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Big Mouth shakes it off.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Hohenthal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Mouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hohenthal cracks Big Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal goes for a double leg but Big Mouth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Big Mouth continues to drive forward.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Rooster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Hohenthal jabs Rooster right on the nose. Rooster blinks but takes it well.
Rooster lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooster is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rooster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rooster keeps moving. #SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Rooster, not yet.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rooster keeps moving. #SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohenthal is working Rooster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hohenthal lands a couple of digs.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohenthal sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rooster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rooster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rooster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooster's head.
Hohenthal stands and throws Rooster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rooster gets back to half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rooster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Rooster's head.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rooster is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rooster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Rooster is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Rooster's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rooster trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Rooster is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rooster wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rooster is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Rooster's head. #SUB#
Rooster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Rooster is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Hohenthal works his way into full mount!
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohenthal cracks Rooster with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Courtial misses with a hook
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial misses with a hook.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Courtial pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal'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.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal stalling in the clinch but Courtial improves position.
Courtial 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.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial cracks Hohenthal with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohenthal is trying to maintain a safe position but Courtial gets an underhook and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Courtial manages to get underhooks.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hohenthal is trying to break the clinch but Courtial has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Hohenthal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Courtial tries a body shot but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial gets underhooks to prevent Hohenthal's takedown attempt.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Courtial tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal wants to break free but Courtial has control.
Courtial blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hohenthal 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.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hohenthal throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Hohenthal dodges the punch combination from Courtial. #T2#
Courtial looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Courtial throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hohenthal.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hohenthal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Courtial tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal can't get the takedown.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Hohenthal gets a clinch.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Courtial prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
A nice left hand lands by Courtial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Courtial. #T4#
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohenthal.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Courtial up against the cage.
Hohenthal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hohenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries a body shot but Hohenthal blocks it.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial wants to clinch.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
No joy there for Courtial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands an overhand right.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courtial thinks about countering with a body kick.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Courtial lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial connects with a looping right hand.
Hohenthal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal swinging wildly here.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Courtial sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Courtial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Courtial takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Courtial will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal scores with a decent looking hook.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Hohenthal cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial is trying to control Hohenthal's posture but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Courtial avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohenthal.
Courtial is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Courtial has one of Hohenthal's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Courtial struggling a bit here.
Hohenthal wants to control but Courtial is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Courtial finds it's way through Hohenthal's defenses.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Courtial.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Hohenthal has managed to clinch.
Hohenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Courtial is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Courtial sprawls well.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hohenthal, as that shot connected.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hohenthal tries to counter it with a takedown but Courtial pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Hohenthal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Courtial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Courtial throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Courtial gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial lands a head kick!
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Courtial closes the distance and pushes Hohenthal back into the cage.#BC2#
Hohenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hohenthal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Courtial's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Courtial misses. #T4#
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hohenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Courtial but Courtial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Courtial throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Courtial walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial is trying to control Hohenthal's posture but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Courtial 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: DMMA 179 Roos vs Johnson
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Otori feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal 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.
Otori scores with a hook.
Otori moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
A punch lands to the side of Hohenthal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.
Otori defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hohenthal defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hohenthal wants to clinch up but Otori keeps it at a distance.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Otori against the cage.
Otori lands a left hand.
Otori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohenthal avoids it.
Otori digs a right hand into Hohenthal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hohenthal's gas tank.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otori up against the cage.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Hohenthal has picked Otori up - he's going for a ride! Hohenthal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Otori manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori. #T2#
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Otori.
Otori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Hohenthal. #BC#
Otori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hohenthal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otori avoids it really well and circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a straight right hand.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Hohenthal blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hohenthal tries to counter it with a takedown but Otori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Otori clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Otori tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hohenthal. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
As Hohenthal backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal ducks right into an uppercut from Otori.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Hohenthal feints and as Otori raises his hands in defense, Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal pushing down on Otori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Otori is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura but Otori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hohenthal to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Otori wants to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Otori kicks Hohenthal off 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!
Otori throws a push kick but Hohenthal slaps the foot to one side.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Otori circles away.
Hohenthal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Otori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Otori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Otori scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Otori.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Otori pushes him off.
Otori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Otori's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Otori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Otori manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Otori blocks a body shot from Hohenthal. #BC#
Otori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!#CL2#
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Hohenthal avoids the damage to the body.
Hohenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Otori manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Otori's temple. #ES#
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.#BC#
Otori breaks from the clinch.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Otori is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Otori off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Otori wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Hohenthal distracts Otori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohenthal is standing up over Otori. Otori looks to escape but Hohenthal dives into side control.
Otori is pushing Hohenthal's head away, looking to escape. Hohenthal manages to hold on to the position though.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hohenthal tries for a kimura but Otori is defending well.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Hohenthal cracks Otori with a big right hand but Otori just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Hohenthal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Otori is trying to get back to his feet.
Otori takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
Otori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Otori is trying to buck Hohenthal off.
The ground and pound from Hohenthal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Otori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Hohenthal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Otori tries to escape but Hohenthal is in control.
Hohenthal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hohenthal lands an elbow. #ES#
Otori throws Hohenthal to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Otori, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to stall.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow. #BC2#
Hohenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Otori slips under a jab.#T1#
Otori looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohenthal. Hohenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Otori blocks a jab.#T2#
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Hohenthal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Otori.
Otori blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otori as he avoids it easily.
Otori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hohenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori with a jab.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori scores with a jab.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Otori, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Otori against the cage but Otori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Otori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hohenthal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Our winner, Shigeru Otori, 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: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Hohenthal works over Fukumitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal lands a right 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!
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Fukumitsu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fukumitsu clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a combination that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Fukumitsu's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Fukumitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Hohenthal clinches with his opponent.
Hohenthal is working for takedown but Fukumitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.#TD2#
Hohenthal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohenthal is in Fukumitsu's guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Fukumitsu keeps moving.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
Hohenthal distracts Fukumitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal working some strikes from top position.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukumitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal stands up over Fukumitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohenthal postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand back up but Hohenthal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Fukumitsu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Fukumitsu back against the cage.
Hohenthal lands an uppercut.
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fukumitsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fukumitsu lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target. #CL2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Fukumitsu back into the cage.
Hohenthal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukumitsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hohenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumitsu's elbow.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Hohenthal keeps control of Fukumitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the head.
Fukumitsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukumitsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal stuns Fukumitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukumitsu rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
A jab lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Hohenthal is controlling him
Fukumitsu is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukumitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fukumitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumitsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukumitsu taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard. #SUB2#
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal working Fukumitsu over with strikes.
Fukumitsu won't allow Hohenthal to pass to mount.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukumitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hohenthal.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Hohenthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fukumitsu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hohenthal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hohenthal is trying to control but Fukumitsu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fukumitsu is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
Hohenthal is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Hohenthal is landing with some decent strikes but Fukumitsu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Hohenthal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fukumitsu looks a forlorn figure.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Fukumitsu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!
Hohenthal postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fukumitsu out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hohenthal goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Hohenthal backing away here, and Van Asch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Asch.
Hohenthal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Van Asch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hohenthal does it's job there.
Jab from Van Asch.
Hohenthal misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hohenthal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Asch was covering up waiting for the punch and Hohenthal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet. #T1#
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Asch trying to keep a closed guard but Hohenthal is proving a slippery customer.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Asch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Asch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Asch did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Van Asch is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Asch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Asch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Asch holds on and takes a little breather.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Asch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohenthal connects with a decent elbow.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Hohenthal is working Van Asch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Asch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Asch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Asch is looking to reverse the position.
Van Asch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Asch is just riding it out for now. Hohenthal eventually gives up the hold.
Van Asch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hohenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Asch is holding on to half guard well.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Van Asch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Van Asch wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch. #TD#
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Van Asch's guard.#SUB2#
Van Asch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohenthal defends it easily.#SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hohenthal is in close to Van Asch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal is fighting to break Van Asch's control of his arms but Van Asch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Van Asch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal content to stall in guard here.
Hohenthal scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Asch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohenthal is one step ahead there.
Van Asch trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Van Asch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohenthal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Asch defending well though.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Van Asch defends it.
Van Asch taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Van Asch controlling the position for now.
Van Asch is pressing down on Hohenthal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Van Asch looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Hohenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Asch!
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Van Asch is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Asch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hohenthal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Asch pulls his head out easily.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Asch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Hohenthal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohenthal is trying to control but can't.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Van Asch is controlling well.
Van Asch is keen to just control but Hohenthal is a slippery customer.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal is not content to let Van Asch control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Van Asch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Asch is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Van Asch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL#
Hohenthal rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Asch throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Van Asch is quick to defend against it.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Van Asch moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Van Asch.
Hohenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hohenthal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koos Van Asch.
I think Hohenthal 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Hohenthal catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range. #CL#
Hohenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lvavatai lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lvavatai is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lvavatai fails to land.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hohenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lvavatai working aggressively here.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
A short left from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
Lvavatai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal just leaning against Lvavatai , taking a breather.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body punch.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lvavatai has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hohenthal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lvavatai tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lvavatai with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Lvavatai is rocked!#T3#
Hohenthal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lvavatai off his feet! Lvavatai tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Assndrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Assndrop pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hohenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hohenthal 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.
Assndrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hohenthal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Assndrop regains guard immediately. #T1#
Hohenthal is working Assndrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Assndrop seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hohenthal throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Hohenthal throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Assndrop is keeping the position.
Assndrop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Assndrop has wrist control.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assndrop is pulling down on Hohenthal's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
Assndrop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assndrop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.#T3#
Assndrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohenthal off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Assndrop. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Assndrop wants to land a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back. #CL2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Assndrop back into the cage.#BC#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Assndrop moved out of range.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Assndrop sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assndrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to clinch
and Assndrop counters with a good low kick that Hohenthal was not able to check.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assndrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Assndrop cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Assndrop cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from Assndrop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hohenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Assndrop circles away and keeps his distance.
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assndrop on the side of the head.
Assndrop tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Assndrop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hohenthal lands a nice hook to Assndrop's body. Assndrop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Assndrop moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Assndrop counters with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Hohenthal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##TD2#
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Assndrop's half guard.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Assndrop controlling the position well.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Assndrop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Assndrop is having none of it. #T2#
Hohenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assndrop has hold of Hohenthal's hands but Hohenthal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assndrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assndrop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Assndrop wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal is thwarting Assndrop's attempts to control the position.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Assndrop is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Hohenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohenthal.#TD2#
Hohenthal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Assndrop makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assndrop.
Assndrop wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assndrop is keeping the position for now.
Hohenthal trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Assndrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Assndrop pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Assndrop defends it nicely.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assndrop takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Assndrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Assndrop swivels and escapes.
Hohenthal scores with a nice strike.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Assndrop pushes him off.#T1#
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Assndrop misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hohenthal clinches up with Assndrop and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hohenthal blocks the leg kick.
Assndrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Assndrop misses with a low kick as Hohenthal jumps back.
A jab from Hohenthal misses. #T2#
Assndrop throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assndrop throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assndrop circles away.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Hohenthal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Assndrop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assndrop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Assndrop throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Assndrop moves out of range. #CL2#
Assndrop tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Assndrop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assndrop is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Assndrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Assndrop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assndrop on the side of the head.
Assndrop with a nice cross.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hohenthal cracks Assndrop with an open hand slap.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Hohenthal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Assndrop tried to counter with a leg kick but Hohenthal avoided it.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hohenthal lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.

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 Maurits Assndrop.
I think Assndrop 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal misses with a lunging right hand
and Lahey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lahey counter with a right hand.
Hohenthal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lahey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Lahey moves away and avoids it.
Lahey needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lahey doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal lands with an uppercut that bounces Lahey off the cage and back into range.
Oh Lahey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Lahey moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Lahey's head but Lahey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lahey catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hohenthal 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.#T1#
Lahey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal. #TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Lahey's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Lahey is blocking nicely.
Lahey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lahey taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lahey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hohenthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lahey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hohenthal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lahey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Hohenthal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lahey! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hohenthal jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jim Lahey had this to say: 'This Fuckin SHIT Pirate cheated!'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Karumaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karumaa backwards.
Karumaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hohenthal has picked Karumaa up - he's going for a ride! Hohenthal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal prevents Karumaa from improving his position.
Hohenthal working over Karumaa with some ground and pound. Karumaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Karumaa's temple.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Hohenthal wants to control but Karumaa is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Karumaa dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Karumaa won't allow it.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karumaa defending well though.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karumaa to regain full guard.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Karumaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
Karumaa throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick from Karumaa, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Karumaa misses with a low kick as Hohenthal jumps back.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Karumaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karumaa defends well and Hohenthal ends up having to push Karumaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
Karumaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hohenthal lands a left hand. #T4#
Hohenthal lands a body punch.
Karumaa lands a body punch.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karumaa controls his hands.
Hohenthal is trying to break the clinch but Karumaa is controlling him.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Karumaa controls the action.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karumaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karumaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal is looking to control Karumaa's arms but Karumaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hohenthal has his back to the cage.
Karumaa pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karumaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
Karumaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is trying to stall. #BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Karumaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hohenthal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohenthal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hohenthal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown but Karumaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hohenthal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karumaa but Karumaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hohenthal lands with an uppercut that bounces Karumaa off the cage and back into range.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karumaa works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karumaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karumaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Karumaa gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarumaa.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hohenthal tries to stall but Karumaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karumaa's elbow. #BC2#
Karumaa manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hohenthal eats them both and turns towards Karumaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karumaa throws a front kick that sends Hohenthal stumbling back into the cage.
Hohenthal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Karumaa.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Karumaa.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hohenthal keeps the fight on the outside.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa misses with a wild combination.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karumaa 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 Hohenthal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hohenthal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Karumaa lands with a right hand.
Karumaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karumaa motions for Hohenthal to come forward. Karumaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
Karumaa catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa is looking to clinch but Hohenthal is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa looks to clinch
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Karumaa - just one landing.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
A left lands for Hohenthal.#CUT#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Karumaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karumaa pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.#CL2#
Karumaa pushes Hohenthal up against the cage in a clinch.
Karumaa has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Karumaa thows a body kick. Hohenthal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Karumaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karumaa lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Karumaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Karumaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karumaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Hohenthal in the body. #T1#
Karumaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hohenthal will feel that in the morning.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Karumaa.
Hohenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Hohenthal scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal missing with a left hand there. Karumaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Karumaa moves into the clinch.
Hohenthal pushes Karumaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
Karumaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Karumaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Karumaa manages to break the clinch.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Karumaa misses. #T3#
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karumaa clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohenthal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarumaa.
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa 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.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Karumaa slips a jab and a cross from Hohenthal.
Karumaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hohenthal misses its target.
Hohenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karumaa - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karumaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzo doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo's head.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rizzo counter with a right hand.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rizzo did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal is taking a breather. Rizzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hohenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Rizzo wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rizzo is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo is doing well to control the position and prevent Hohenthal from advancing to side control.
Hohenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Rizzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rizzo trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hohenthal wants to work for an arm triangle but Rizzo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rizzo feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Hohenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Rizzo takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hohenthal duly obliges.
Hohenthal lands a slapping body shot.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohenthal.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hohenthal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rizzo!
Rizzo wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzo keeps working.
Hohenthal throws a strike aimed at the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo avoids it well.
Rizzo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rizzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
Rizzo is pressing down on Hohenthal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Rizzo has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rizzo has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Hohenthal tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a thumping low kick.
Hohenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rizzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Hohenthal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Rizzo with a jab.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Hohenthal scores with a jab.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Rizzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the side of Rizzo's head.
Hohenthal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal is trying to drag Rizzo to the mat but Rizzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Hohenthal. #T4#
A short right from Rizzo. #TD2#
Hohenthal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rizzo looking for a guillotine here but Hohenthal defends easily.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Hohenthal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal 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#
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of strikes that have Rizzo backpedaling.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.#T1#
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeps the fight on the outside.
Hohenthal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rizzo gets a clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Hohenthal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rizzo is trying to keep an underhook but Hohenthal manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions off his back.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#SUB#
Rizzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rizzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal winds up and cracks Rizzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Rizzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Still in half guard, Hohenthal seems content to control.
Rizzo is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hohenthal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal lands with a cross.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Hohenthal breaks away and moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown. Hohenthal fights it but they end up in guard.
Rizzo won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohenthal controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Hohenthal blocks nicely.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hohenthal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Our winner, Lennart Hohenthal, 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hohenthal scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magomed Sitsongrit has been cut.#TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit stuffs it but Hohenthal still has hold of him. Hohenthal picks Sitsongrit up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Hohenthal slams Sitsongrit to the floor and that's really hurt Sitsongrit - he doesn't know where he is! Hohenthal throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hohenthal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Otori is controlling Hohenthal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Otori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Otori defending well though.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Otori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Otori's head.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Otori is blocking nicely.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Otori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Otori to regain full guard.
Hohenthal being controlled here momentarily.
Hohenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Otori is trying to keep Hohenthal in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hohenthal dives in for a single leg takedown but Otori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal.
Otori lands a body punch.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Otori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Otori looking to slow down the pace here.
Hohenthal is working Otori over against the cage.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hohenthal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Otori misses with some punches. #TD#
Otori is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hohenthal is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Otori to the mat. Otori regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hohenthal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Otori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal controlling from the top position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Otori keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.#TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Otori to the mat! Otori manages to get full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal throws an elbow that misses. Otori uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohenthal's guard. Nice move by Otori!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohenthal is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Otori slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Otori stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Otori trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Otori controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otori is one step ahead there.
Hohenthal controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Otori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Otori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Otori slips under a jab from Hohenthal.#T3#
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hohenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hohenthal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Otori sprawls and moves away.
Hohenthal scores with a nice strike.
Otori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hohenthal rather than just go for the knockout.
Otori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Otori enables Hohenthal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Otori manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Otori manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Otori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal keeping moving, preventing Otori from controlling successfully.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hohenthal jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.#TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otori quickly recovers to half guard.
Hohenthal working Otori over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal not doing much here. #T1#
Otori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohenthal wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal misses with a head shot. Otori uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hohenthal looking to sit in guard and control but Otori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Otori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otori wants to control from the top but Hohenthal keeps moving. #T2#
Otori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohenthal has his hands on Otori's head, controlling the position.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori postures up.
Otori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Hohenthal lands a slapping body shot.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a good low kick that Hohenthal was not able to check.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Otori.
Hohenthal connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
Hohenthal goes for a double leg but Otori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Otori continues to drive forward.
Otori throws a fast counter high kick but Hohenthal manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hohenthal looking for a takedown.
Otori gets through Hohenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori scores with a knee to the head.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shigeru Otori.
I think Hohenthal 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal lands the left hand.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Munga misses.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Munga.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munga eats them both and turns towards Hohenthal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.#T1##TD#
Munga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hohenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munga is in Hohenthal's guard.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Hohenthal has wrist control.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Munga preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hohenthal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munga defends it easily.
Munga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohenthal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Munga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohenthal defends well.
Hohenthal won't allow Munga to sweep him here. #T3#
Hohenthal lands a couple of digs.
Munga working a defensive guard here.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal stands and throws Munga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munga is trying to improve his position.
Munga regains half guard.
Munga tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg. #T4#
Munga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hohenthal wants to control but Munga is keeping him busy.
Munga wants to get back to full guard.
Munga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hohenthal passes into half guard.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.#SUB#
Munga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Munga up and slammed him! Munga can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
Munga misses with a shot to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a series of strikes. Munga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
Munga throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munga throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1##TD#
Munga shoots in and bounces Hohenthal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munga won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Hohenthal wants to hit a sweep here but Munga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hohenthal there!
Munga lands a big elbow.
Munga wants to control the pace but Hohenthal is squirming around nicely.
Hohenthal regains half guard.
Munga working Hohenthal over with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Munga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hohenthal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munga prevents Hohenthal from improving his position.
Hohenthal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hohenthal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hohenthal is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga advances position into side control!
Munga trying to control the action but Hohenthal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga working away.
Munga throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hohenthal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Munga is controlling well.
Hohenthal manages to get to full guard.
Munga being controlled here momentarily.
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 Aum Munga 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#
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Hohenthal 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Munga scores with a four punch combination!
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Munga throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munga.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munga swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range. #T1#
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munga.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Munga avoids them all with ease.
Munga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hohenthal sprawls and moves away.
Munga lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Munga is looking to wear down Hohenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga slips under a jab.
Munga moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Munga thuds a left hand into Hohenthal's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Munga.
Hohenthal dodges the punch combination from Munga. #T2#
Munga works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal connects with the punch.
Jab by Munga.
Munga tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munga tries for a takedown but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Munga.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Munga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga scores with a jab.
Munga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hohenthal is able to avoid easily.
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Munga gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage. #CL#
Munga moves into the clinch.#T3#
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Hohenthal wants to stall. #TD#
Munga has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hohenthal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munga loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hohenthal hold on?
Munga punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hohenthal wants to control his opponent's hands but Munga gets his hands free.
Munga has the hooks in. Hohenthal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hohenthal just trying to survive but Munga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munga throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
Munga keeps control of the position as Hohenthal tries to break free. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga is landing with strikes from the back.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munga scores with strikes from the back.
Can Hohenthal hold on?! Munga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hohenthal can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munga 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Our winner, Aum Munga, 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: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Hohenthal takes one on the button.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Grimes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Grimes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal wants to clinch.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Grimes feints a counter leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grimes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimes.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.#CL#
Hohenthal instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hohenthal. #BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body shot. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hohenthal instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Hohenthal lands.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body shot. #CL#
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimes after a bit of a struggle.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Grimes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimes has time to react.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A big right from Grimes misses.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Grimes thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.#T3#
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Hohenthal.
Grimes misses with a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hohenthal works the jab nicely.
Grimes moves forwards but Hohenthal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal misses the jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hohenthal to score with a decent uppercut.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
A low kick from Grimes misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Hohenthal persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hohenthal working away.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Hohenthal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal shoots for a takedown but Grimes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Grimes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.#T1#
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Grimes. No joy for Hohenthal on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1-2. Hohenthal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal misses the jab.#T2#
Grimes tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimes slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Grimes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
A punch lands to the side of Hohenthal 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal pushes Grimes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Hohenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.#T3#
Grimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Grimes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Grimes misses with a straight right. #T4#
Grimes thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into 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!
Hohenthal trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
Hohenthal throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal is working Grimes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogan Grimes.
I think Grimes 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Slinger moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hohenthal sprawls well. Hohenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Hohenthal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hohenthal holds on and takes a little breather.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Hohenthal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slinger is keeping the position for now.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger is trying to keep Hohenthal in close.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Slinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Slinger defends it.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slinger for as long as he can get away with.
Slinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Slinger gets full guard.
Slinger wants to improve his position but instead Hohenthal has moved into half guard.
Hohenthal controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.
Hohenthal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slinger trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger actively working from the bottom here.
Slinger has a hand on Hohenthal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hohenthal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Slinger manages to control the position for a moment.
Slinger can't escape the position.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Hohenthal controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hohenthal content just to control the position here.
Slinger is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger tries to hold on but Hohenthal pushes him away.
Hohenthal controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slinger looks for the body kick but Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Slinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Hohenthal.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hohenthal did well to prevent Slinger getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Hohenthal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal is doing well to control the position and prevent Slinger from advancing to side control.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Slinger thows a huge punch but Hohenthal dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hohenthal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohenthal.
Slinger being controlled here momentarily.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Hohenthal keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
Slinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to Hohenthal's brow.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Slinger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Slinger postures up in Hohenthal's guard and throws a big left but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohenthal controlling Slinger's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Hohenthal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger being controlled here momentarily.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hohenthal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal has his hands on Slinger's head, controlling the position.
Hohenthal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Hohenthal lands.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinger. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.#T1#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hohenthal as he jumps to the side.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hohenthal avoids it really well and circles away.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Slinger's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Slinger didn't see that one coming.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hohenthal defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Hohenthal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Slinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Hohenthal sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hohenthal sprawls well. Hohenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hohenthal avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Slinger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hohenthal trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hohenthal passes Slinger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: NRC 8
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funches doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal lands the left hand.
Funches swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range. #TD2#
Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Funches's guard.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches is controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Funches is keeping the position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Funches has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Funches is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funches throws a leg kick that misses.
Funches lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Funches tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hohenthal is trying to trip Funches. He has hold of a leg but Funches is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hohenthal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohenthal is one step ahead there.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Funches controls Hohenthal momentarily but Hohenthal frees himself.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving. #SUB#
Funches had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohenthal defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Funches looking for a sweep. Not yet Funches, not yet.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Funches.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
Funches misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funches counters with a stiff right hand.
Funches attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funches tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funches looks for the body kick but Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Ron Funches has been cut.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.#TD2#
Funches gets caught napping as Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown. Funches manages to retain guard.#T4#
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Funches working for a triangle but Hohenthal defends it easily.
Funches pulls Hohenthal in close to prevent any damage.
Funches is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Funches.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal cracks Funches with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Funches is just out of range.
Funches fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funches bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Funches's belly button to the back.
Ron Funches is winning the standup battle so far.
Funches misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Funches's ribcage but misses.
Funches is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hohenthal.
Funches gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal blocks a leg kick.
Hohenthal works Funches's body with a nice hook.
Funches avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Funches moved out of range nicely.
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!
Funches dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Funches smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funches lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Funches's head.
Funches is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##CL2#
Hohenthal rushes Funches and presses him up against the cage.
Funches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
Funches tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohenthal avoids it.
Funches misses with some punches.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funches jumps guard but Hohenthal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funches's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Hohenthal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Hohenthal tightens his grip and picks Funches up, before dumping him to the ground. Funches manages to land in guard.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funches is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Funches keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohenthal slips nicely into half guard.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funches wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half 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!
Hohenthal is trying to control. Funches wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funches is looking to improve his position.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Funches wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Funches is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Hohenthal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funches is just riding it out for now. Hohenthal eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Funches is defending the position.
Funches is looking to improve his position.
Funches is trying to maintain the position but Hohenthal is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Funches is a slippery customer.
Funches tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Funches slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Funches throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Funches gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
A hook to the body from Hohenthal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funches as Hohenthal tries to tie him up.
Funches doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funches creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the head.
Hohenthal lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Hohenthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Funches clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hohenthal.
Funches trying to control the hands but Hohenthal breaks the grip.
Hohenthal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Funches is keeping busy.
Funches manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hohenthal's guard. Nice work there by Funches. #T1#
Hohenthal being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funches.
Hohenthal is trying to keep Funches in close.
Funches slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funches trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Funches postures up.
Ron Funches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funches looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohenthal is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal looking to control.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funches is one step ahead there.
Funches trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funches. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Funches.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funches.#CL2#
Funches tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Funches successfully pulls guard.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches controlling the position.
Funches is trying to hold Hohenthal in close to prevent damage but Hohenthal has managed to pass into half guard.
Funches throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Funches wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Funches throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Funches controlling the position well. #T4#
Hohenthal prevents Funches from improving his position.
Funches is working hard here to advance position.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Funches dodges it nicely.
Funches is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Hohenthal moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hohenthal managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
As Hohenthal backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
As Hohenthal backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Hohenthal. Hohenthal maintains the clinch.
Hohenthal leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.#T2#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Hohenthal has managed to clinch.
Hohenthal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohenthal lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hohenthal. #BC#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes one on the button.#T3#
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Hohenthal grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Smith takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hohenthal cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Hohenthal!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khojastehpour bucks up and tries to throw Hohenthal off but instead Hohenthal has got his back!
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hohenthal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hohenthal has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hohenthal off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Khojastehpour is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hohenthal lands shots from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hohenthal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khojastehpour has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khojastehpour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal has Khojastehpour flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Hohenthal lands with a hammerfist to the side of Khojastehpour's head.#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for the RNC.
Hohenthal lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Khojastehpour is trapped and Hohenthal is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Khojastehpour tries to break free.
Khojastehpour is trying to stand back up.
Hohenthal is landing with strikes from the back.
Khojastehpour covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hohenthal trying to control.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal has Khojastehpour flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal punches Khojastehpour on the ear.
Hohenthal is punishing Khojastehpour with strikes - can he finish him?!
Khojastehpour trying to control but not successfully.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hohenthal. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hohenthal lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hohenthal.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal cracks Khojastehpour with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Khojastehpour from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #ROC#Khojastehpour is rocked!
Hohenthal controlling from the back.
Khojastehpour is still in real trouble! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Khojastehpour seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Hohenthal not allowing Khojastehpour to control his hands. #ES2#
Khojastehpour manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khojastehpour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
A left and a right from Hohenthal both land. Nice combination.
Khojastehpour throws a head kick that misses.
Khojastehpour fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khojastehpour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hohenthal scores with a four punch combination!
Hohenthal takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khojastehpour on the side of the head.
Khojastehpour takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Khojastehpour.
Khojastehpour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khojastehpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Khojastehpour will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khojastehpour tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal jabs Khojastehpour to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khojastehpour defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khojastehpour stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khojastehpour walks into a straight right hand from Hohenthal.
Some wild striking there from Khojastehpour.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khojastehpour takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Hohenthal rushes Khojastehpour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khojastehpour to the mat! Khojastehpour manages to get full guard.
Hohenthal is in close to Khojastehpour's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khojastehpour can do to turn this around?
Khojastehpour wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Khojastehpour keeps moving.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal working some strikes from top position.
Hohenthal trying to control but Khojastehpour is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hohenthal prevents Khojastehpour from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal postures up and lands a big shot to Khojastehpour's brow.
Khojastehpour is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohenthal won't allow Khojastehpour to sweep him here.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Khojastehpour keeps moving.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hohenthal won't allow Khojastehpour to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khojastehpour's guard.
Khojastehpour wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Khojastehpour's hands, connecting with Khojastehpour's forehead.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Khojastehpour is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Hohenthal there. #T3#
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Khojastehpour is a slippery customer.
Khojastehpour missing with punches from the bottom.
Khojastehpour has hold of Hohenthal's hands but Hohenthal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khojastehpour trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khojastehpour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohenthal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Hohenthal passes to full mount!
Hohenthal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khojastehpour can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khojastehpour really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hohenthal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hohenthal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khojastehpour?
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal avoids the attempt from Khojastehpour to control.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khojastehpour wants to control but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Khojastehpour is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khojastehpour takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khojastehpour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Khojastehpour both land. Nice combination.
Khojastehpour swinging wildly here.
Hohenthal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khojastehpour sprawls and moves away.
Khojastehpour swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khojastehpour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khojastehpour doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal cracks Khojastehpour with a hook to the temple - Khojastehpour is on wobbly legs here! Hohenthal swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Khojastehpour falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hohenthal wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Visti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hohenthal jabs Visti right on the nose. Visti blinks but takes it well.
Visti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal with a jab.
Mulk Visti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Visti.
Hohenthal dives in for a single leg takedown but Visti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Visti is leaning against Hohenthal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal gets through Visti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Visti blocks an uppercut.
Come on Hohenthal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visti prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.
Visti swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visti effectively controlling the action here.
Hohenthal is trying to stall. #T1#
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a right hand.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal letting Visti take a breather here.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Visti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hohenthal letting Visti take a breather here.
Visti being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Hohenthal lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Visti'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.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visti controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Visti gets underhooks to prevent Hohenthal's takedown attempt. #T3#
A short right from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Visti's elbow.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Visti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Visti leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Visti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hohenthals head.
Hohenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Visti stalling in the clinch but Hohenthal improves position.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Visti avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Visti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hohenthal fails to land.
Visti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Hohenthal has clasped his hands together around Visti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Visti is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal connects with a crisp jab.
Visti looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Visti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal slips a jab and a cross from Visti.
Hohenthal lands a really nice looking cross but Visti seems unphased.
Visti shoots for a double leg takedown but Hohenthal sprawls well. He's pushed Visti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Visti misses with a wild combination.
Visti fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Visti swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal wants to stall.
Hohenthal seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Visti is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Visti.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visti can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Visti blocking some punches.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Visti.#TD#
Hohenthal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Visti can't fight it off and eventually Hohenthal manages to take the fight to the floor. Visti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Visti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hohenthal passes Visti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Visti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Visti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hohenthal can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to half guard.
Hohenthal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohenthal prevents Visti from standing back up. #T4#
Hohenthal is pressing down on Visti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Visti is holding on for now.
Hohenthal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hohenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Visti is in trouble now - Hohenthal has advanced to mount!
Hohenthal controlling his opponent.
Visti is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Visti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohenthal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Hohenthal.#TD2#
Visti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control but can't.
Hohenthal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohenthal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Visti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Visti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Visti stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but instead Visti has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hohenthal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Visti is working away from the top position though.
Hohenthal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Visti has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hohenthal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hohenthal trying to control but Visti postures up.
Hohenthal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Visti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Visti is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohenthal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hohenthal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Visti is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hohenthal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Visti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Visti is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Visti pushes him off.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Visti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hohenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visti walks into a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Visti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hohenthal to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Visti manages to escape and get back to his feet.

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 Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Our winner, Lennart Hohenthal, 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: CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fukumitsu.#CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
A nice combination there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Fukumitsu is looking for a counter combo.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.
Hohenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Hohenthal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hohenthal gets through Fukumitsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Fukumitsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hohenthal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fukumitsu tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a one-two to the body.
Hohenthal throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!#TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in and bounces Fukumitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Fukumitsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fukumitsu defends it well.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hohenthal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Hohenthal looking to control but Fukumitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fukumitsu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but Fukumitsu bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Hohenthal controlling Fukumitsu's posture.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal won't let him. #SU#
Fukumitsu stands and steps away. Hohenthal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Fukumitsu throws a series of punches but Hohenthal avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Fukumitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hohenthal catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hohenthal lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Fukumitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal throws a strike but Fukumitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fukumitsu preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fukumitsu looks to land a body kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Fukumitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.#KD#
Fukumitsu lands a left and a right that send Hohenthal crashing to the mat, dazed. Fukumitsu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fukumitsu throws the kick towards the body but Hohenthal avoids it.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Fukumitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumitsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Lennart Hohenthal's cut even more.#T1#
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu tries to bum rush Hohenthal with a series of wild strikes but Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukumitsu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Hohenthal has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fukumitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches. #T2#
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hohenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukumitsu tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hohenthal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Fukumitsu avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Fukumitsu tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Hohenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukumitsu's efforts to push away.
Hohenthal stalling.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Fukumitsu blocks it.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukumitsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
A short left from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hohenthal won't allow it.
Hohenthal has Fukumitsu pressed against the cage, preventing Fukumitsu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Hohenthal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fukumitsu regains guard.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Fukumitsu is defending the position.
Hohenthal wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukumitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal throws out a counter right but Fukumitsu avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal moves in looking to clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him off.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukumitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukumitsu throws a series of strikes that have Hohenthal backpedaling.
Fukumitsu lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hohenthal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Fukumitsu tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukumitsu misses with the combination.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Nice defenses there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
As Hohenthal looks to move away, Fukumitsu throws a big counter combo but Hohenthal just gets out of the way.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Fukumitsu sprawls well.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Hohenthal rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumitsu controls his hands.
Hohenthal tries to stall but Fukumitsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal - that landed with a thud.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hohenthal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumitsu controls the action.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hohenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
A head punch on the inside from Hohenthal fails to land.
Fukumitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukumitsu is trying to break free.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hohenthal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from breaking the clinch.
Hohenthal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hohenthal cracks Fukumitsu with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukumitsu 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

175 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs

161 cm
20 yrs
143 lbs

Berhardt

Hohenthal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Berhardt tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hohenthal decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position here.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hohenthal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berhardt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (3) vs (0) Hohenthal
Hohenthal struggling a bit here.#T2#
Berhardt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Berhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal wants to control but Berhardt postures up.#T3#
Hohenthal is looking to reverse the position.
Berhardt controls the position from side control.#T4#
Hohenthal regains half guard.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Berhardt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt wants to pass to mount but Hohenthal is defending the position.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt is taking a breather. Hohenthal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Hohenthal is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
Berhardt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Berhardt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (6) vs (0) Hohenthal
Berhardt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal tries to reverse the position but Berhardt maintains control.
Berhardt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hohenthal tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Berhardt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hohenthal is trying to escape the mount.
Berhardt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hohenthal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Berhardt (9) vs (0) Hohenthal
Hohenthal tries to break free. #T10#
Berhardt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Hohenthal tries to break free.
Berhardt has good solid back control here. #T11#
Hohenthal is really stuck here. #T12#
Berhardt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hohenthal's body.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Berhardt just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Berhardt controlling from the back.
Berhardt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hohenthal trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
What can Hohenthal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Berhardt avoiding Hohenthal 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohenthal tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berhardt takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Hohenthal fights it but they end up in guard.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
De Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
De Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
De Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hohenthal!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Hohenthal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
De Oliveira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hohenthal is doing well to defend. De Oliveira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hohenthal is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Florisvaldo De Oliveira!
In his post fight interview, Florisvaldo De Oliveira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Barreto closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barreto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hohenthal looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Barreto.
Barreto lands a body punch.
Barreto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barreto - that landed with a thud.
Barreto works on Hohenthal's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hohenthal fails to land.
Barreto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hohenthal looks winded!
Barreto lands a shoulder strike.
Barreto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Barreto lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards. #CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Barreto lands with a short shot to the head.
Barreto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barreto presses Hohenthal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barreto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barreto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Barreto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hohenthal or not.
Barreto lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barreto.#ROC#Hohenthal is rocked!
Barreto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hohenthal with a big uppercut! Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Barreto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hohenthal to the mat! Hohenthal covers up and Barreto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paulo Barreto!

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