Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Vrjalya staying out of range there.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a combination #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kicklighter is just riding it out for now. Vrjalya eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kicklighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrjalya.
Vrjalya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kicklighter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Kicklighter won't allow it.
Vrjalya wants to control but Kicklighter is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kicklighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicklighter is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Vrjalya tries to control but Kicklighter wriggling away.
Vrjalya controlling the pace for now.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Kicklighter doesn't allow it.
Vrjalya trying to control but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Kicklighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vrjalya on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Vrjalya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kicklighter is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya wants to control for a moment but Kicklighter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya trying to advance position but Kicklighter counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Vrjalya 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#
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Kicklighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vrjalya doesn't seem phased though.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter lands with a cross.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter controlling Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya passes Kicklighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kicklighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vrjalya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicklighter trying to control but Vrjalya postures up. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrjalya is just content to waste time from the top position. Kicklighter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya pushing down on Kicklighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Kicklighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Kicklighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kicklighter is holding on for now.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Kicklighter defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for a kimura but Kicklighter is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it.
Vrjalya stalling away here and it's allowed Kicklighter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vrjalya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicklighter has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vrjalya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vrjalya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kicklighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vrjalya's guard! Nice work there by Kicklighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Vrjalya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Vrjalya off the cage and back into range.
Vrjalya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kicklighter defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kicklighter. That's going to slow Vrjalya down.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Vrjalya slips the punch.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya avoids it easily.
Vrjalya slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kicklighter tries to work over Vrjalya's front leg with a kick but Vrjalya checks it.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kicklighter misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicklighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Vrjalya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Vrjalya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrjalya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrjalya looking to control but instead Kicklighter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Kicklighter is defending the position.
Ken Vrjalya has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kicklighter is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Vrjalya.
I've got Vrjalya 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads 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: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Reaper throws a series of strikes that have Kicklighter backpedaling.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reaper throws a head kick that Kicklighter semi-blocks. #CL#
Reaper rushes Kicklighter and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kicklighter. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reaper 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.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Kicklighter avoids nicely.
Kicklighter is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Kicklighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left. #CL#
Reaper pushes Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper is trying to break free.#BC#
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Kicklighter back into the cage.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Reaper. #T1#
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
Reaper takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with the combination.
A jab from Reaper misses. #CL#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicklighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reaper momentarily.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Kicklighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Kicklighter misses. #T2#
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Reaper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
It looked like Reaper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a high kick!
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Kicklighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Reaper avoids it with no problem.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a body kick.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reaper throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Reaper steps away.#T3#
Reaper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reaper.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Reaper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Kicklighter. #T4#
Kicklighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter connects with a looping right hand.
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Reaper clinches up with Kicklighter and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. #BC#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reaper throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper takes one to the side of the head.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reaper tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reaper!
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reaper will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reaper walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Reaper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Kicklighter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kicklighter misses. #T1#
Reaper avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Kicklighter is controlling the position.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper working hard to break the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicklighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper lands a body punch.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Reaper gets an underhook and turns Kicklighter into the cage.#T2#
Reaper blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter working hard to break the clinch.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Reaper's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Kicklighter has Reaper pressed against the cage, preventing Reaper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. #BC2#
Kicklighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kicklighter throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Kicklighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kicklighter takes one to the chin there.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicklighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper slips a jab from Kicklighter.#T4#
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter jabs Reaper right on the nose. Reaper blinks but takes it well.
Reaper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
It seemed like Kicklighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reaper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper throws a big counter combination but Kicklighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reaper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaper's head backwards.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Jab by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Reaper clinches up against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jake Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kicklighter has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicklighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kicklighter. #BC2#
Kicklighter breaks from the clinch.
Reaper lands with a nice combination. Kicklighter backs away looking to recover.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicklighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reaper moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Reaper throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Kicklighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Reaper lands a head kick. Kicklighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Reaper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper throws a big counter combination but Kicklighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Reaper tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kicklighter.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicklighter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Reaper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reaper tries to bum rush Kicklighter with a series of wild strikes but Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Kicklighter. Beautiful body shot.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Kicklighter lands a body shot.
Reaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kicklighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Reaper's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Kicklighter.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter lands with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinicius Kicklighter waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
A nice side step and Dancer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Dancer is just out of range.
Dancer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kicklighter throws a one two combo.
Kicklighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dancer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a series of strikes that have Dancer backpedaling.
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dancer backs up against the cage.
Dancer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Kicklighter - just one landing.
Dancer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Dancer walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter checks a low kick from Dancer.
Kicklighter clobbers Dancer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dancer throws an off balance right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a one-two to the body.
Kicklighter lands a jab.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Kicklighter.
Dancer misses with a head kick.
Dancer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Kicklighter lunges at Dancer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dancer's hand.
Kicklighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dancers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dancer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab. #T2#
Dancer blocks a jab.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Dancer avoids the punch easily.
And Dancer responds with a good body kick, but Kicklighter manages to step out the way in time.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dancer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Kicklighter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dancer moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Dancer throws a big counter head kick but Kicklighter avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Dancer moves into the clinch.
Dancer tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it. #BC#
Kicklighter breaks from the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Dancer ducks down to avoid it.
Dancer is looking for the big counter here.
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dancer. #T3#
Dancer throws a big shot that misses.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Dancer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Dancer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kicklighter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dancer takes one to the chin there.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Dancer ducks down to avoid it.
Dancer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Dancer moved out of range nicely.
Dancer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dancer.
Dancer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Dancer defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Dancer tries a quick counter leg kick but Kicklighter is wise to it.#T4#
Kicklighter with a hook.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Dancer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDancer.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Dancer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dancer at a distance.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dancer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dancer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dancer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Dancer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dancer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dancer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dancer needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there.
Kicklighter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dancer eats them both and turns towards Kicklighter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dancer on the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
Dancer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Dancer's head back.
Dancer blocks a jab.
Dancer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Dancer ducked under it nicely.
Dancer throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Dancer scores with the left hand. Kicklighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dancer.
A little jabbing left from Dancer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter lands a jab.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dancer can do to turn this around?
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Dancer saw that one coming.
Kicklighter lands a really nice looking cross but Dancer seems unphased.
Kicklighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Dancer moves away and avoids it.
Dancer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dancer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Kicklighter.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dancer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dancer drops his hands momentarily and Kicklighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kicklighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kicklighter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDancer.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dancer moves away.
Dancer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dancer misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
Kicklighter lunges at Dancer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dancer's hand.
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dancer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Dancer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dancer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Kicklighter. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Kicklighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Dancer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
Dancer throws out a counter right but Kicklighter avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Dancer right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Kicklighter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Dancer is just out of range.
Kicklighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dancer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Dancer's head but Dancer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Dancer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dancer! But no joy.
Kicklighter cracks Dancer with a good jab.
That kick from Kicklighter tenderised Dancer's leg. Dancer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range.
Kicklighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dancer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Dancer - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Dancer moves out of range.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Dancer darts in and clinches Kicklighter up against the cage.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Dancer.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dancer.
Dancer misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kicklighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dancer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dancer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kicklighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Kicklighter scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dancer in his tracks.
Kicklighter with a nice cross.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dancer throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Dancer moves out of range of the leg kick from Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicklighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Dancer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Kicklighter coming out on top.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Dancer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kicklighter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDancer.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Dancer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dancer is looking for the big counter here.
Dancer slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Dancer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dancer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dancer moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer tries to clinch but Kicklighter moves away
and Kicklighter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dancer thinking.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Dancer off balance momentarily.
Dancer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dancer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Kicklighter.
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dancer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
It looked like Kicklighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kicklighter throws a nice looking combination but Dancer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dancer checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dancers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kicklighter works Dancer's body with a nice hook.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
Dancer throws out a counter right but Kicklighter avoids it with no problem.
Kicklighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dancer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicklighter scores with a jab. Dancer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range. #T4#
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dancer slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
It seemed like Dancer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicklighter cracks Dancer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kicklighter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Dancer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Dancer misses.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Dancer flicks out a counter leg kick but Kicklighter steps away.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dancer.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Dancer moved out of range nicely.
Dancer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kicklighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Dancer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tom Dancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dancer takes one to the side of the head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Johnson moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Kicklighter counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kicklighter lands a right hook to the body.
Kicklighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Kicklighter settles back down.
That kick from Kicklighter tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Polly Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target. #T1#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kicklighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Kicklighter misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kicklighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Kicklighter didn't see that one coming.
Johnson punishes Kicklighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.#T3#
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson punishes Kicklighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter saw that one coming.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Kicklighter.#T4#
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kicklighter back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson connects with a jab.#CUT2#Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is getting worse.
Kicklighter with a nice cross.
Kicklighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Kicklighter with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kicklighter lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Kicklighter coming out on top.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Kicklighter lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kicklighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Kicklighter's ribs.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polly Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kicklighter.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react.
Kicklighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Kicklighter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson slips a jab from Kicklighter.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to chop away at Kicklighter's legs.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kicklighter.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson jabs Kicklighter right on the nose. Kicklighter blinks but takes it well.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Kicklighter didn't see that one coming.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T3#
Kicklighter throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
As Kicklighter backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Kicklighter manages to avoid it all.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Kicklighter misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Kicklighter's leg but Kicklighter calmly moves out of range.
Kicklighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Kicklighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson with a nice cross.#T4#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kicklighter throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Kicklighter in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter scores with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Polly Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kicklighter.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kicklighter on the side of the head.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson cracks Kicklighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Jeez, Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Kicklighter is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polly Johnson!
A very excited looking Polly Johnson 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 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Kicklighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pervitin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Pervitin's body.
Pervitin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pervitin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kicklighter jabs Pervitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Pervitin.
Pervitin swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pervitin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pervitin throws a lazy head kick
and Kicklighter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pervitin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pervitin shoots and misses
and Kicklighter counters with a head kick. #T1#
Pervitin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pervitin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Pervitin is just out of range.
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pervitin's sensitive parts.
Pervitin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pervitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Pervitin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pervitin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Pervitin down with leg kicks.
Pervitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Pervitin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Pervitin moves away and avoids it.
Pervitin lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Pervitin right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pervitin dives in for a single leg takedown but Kicklighter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kicklighter feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pervitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pervitin lands a right hand. #T2#
Kicklighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Pervitin.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
Pervitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pervitin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pervitin has had enough of the clinch but Kicklighter keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pervitin breaks from the clinch.
Pervitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter needs to keep his hands up - Pervitin had a free shot at his head there.
Mr Pervitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervitin swinging wildly here.
And Kicklighter responds with a good body kick, but Pervitin manages to step out the way in time.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pervitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pervitin throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Pervitin. #T3#
Pervitin throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Pervitin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kicklighter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Pervitin strikes.
Pervitin scores with a nice body kick.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pervitin swinging wildly here.
Pervitin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Kicklighter tries to sprawl but Pervitin drives through with a takedown into 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!
Pervitin wants to take a breather but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Kicklighter trying to hold on to Pervitin's head to control him but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Kicklighter dodges it nicely. #T4#
Pervitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicklighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pervitin is keen to just control but Kicklighter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking for a kimura but Kicklighter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pervitin to get the leverage.
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kicklighter is doing well to control the position and prevent Pervitin from advancing to side control.
Kicklighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pervitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kicklighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Pervitin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kicklighter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicklighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pervitin.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Pervitin moved out of range nicely.
Pervitin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pervitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pervitin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pervitin somewhat.
Kicklighter misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pervitin swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Pervitin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kicklighter is trying to defend but Pervitin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pervitin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Kicklighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kicklighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pervitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kicklighter keeps working.
Pervitin moves nicely into side control.
Pervitin staying calm.
Pervitin tries to score with some ground and pound. Kicklighter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pervitin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pervitin trying to control the position but Kicklighter is working away. #T2#
Kicklighter being controlled for a moment.
Kicklighter is trying to get back to half guard.
Pervitin working the strikes but Kicklighter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pervitin is keen to just control but Kicklighter is a slippery customer.
Pervitin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kicklighter is staying active underneath Pervitin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Pervitin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pervitin stalling away here and it's allowed Kicklighter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pervitin landing with the ground and pound.
Pervitin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Kicklighter trying to control the position.
Pervitin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pervitin throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pervitin. Pervitin obviously looking to wear him down.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pervitin manages to avoid it.
Good work by Kicklighter as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pervitin.
Pervitin lands a right hook to the body.
Pervitin misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pervitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pervitin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pervitin misses with a shot to the body
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pervitin.
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 Mr Pervitin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter avoids the head kick by Pervitin.
Pervitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pervitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kicklighter throws a good cross that connects.
Kicklighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pervitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Pervitin lands a jab to the head.
Pervitin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Pervitin off balance momentarily.
Pervitin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Pervitin is out of range.
Pervitin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Pervitin.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Pervitin.
Pervitin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter tries to avoid it but Pervitin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicklighter to the ground. Kicklighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a push kick but Pervitin slaps the foot to one side.
Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Pervitin slips the punch.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter defending well as Pervitin loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pervitin, as that shot connected.
Pervitin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pervitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Kicklighter does no damage.
Vinicius Kicklighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Pervitin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pervitin lands a jab to the head.
Pervitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Pervitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but Kicklighter checks it.
Pervitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Pervitin.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Pervitin avoids it with no problem.
Pervitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pervitin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kicklighter counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin misses the jab.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the body kick from Pervitin.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Pervitin avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pervitin.
Pervitin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kicklighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Pervitin swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pervitin throws a low kick but Kicklighter avoids it.
Pervitin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Pervitin counters with a nice uppercut.
Pervitin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kicklighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Pervitin avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kicklighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kicklighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pervitin.
Pervitin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pervitin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pervitin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving.
Pervitin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kicklighter is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Kicklighter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pervitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kicklighter has Pervitin pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pervitin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Pervitin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pervitin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Reed misses.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Kicklighter digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Kicklighter off balance momentarily.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed 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 Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Kicklighter clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Kicklighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Reed is working Kicklighter over against the cage.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Kicklighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a hook.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reed.
A head kick misses from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed jabs at Kicklighter's body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kicklighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
Kicklighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed lands the left hand.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kicklighter under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a right and a left that Kicklighter avoids nicely.
Kicklighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Kicklighter throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Kicklighter's ribs.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Kicklighter off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Kicklighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Kicklighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter keeps control of Reed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed working aggressively here.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicklighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.#T3#
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kicklighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kicklighter with a body shot.
Kicklighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
That kick from Kicklighter tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Kicklighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kicklighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kicklighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Kicklighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Kicklighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Kicklighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Reed backs away, Kicklighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Reed.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Kicklighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed connects with a right hand. Kicklighter shakes it off.#T2#
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kicklighter 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 Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed lands a jab.
Reed takes one on the button.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Reed misses with the body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Reed is rocked!
Kicklighter moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Kicklighter tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.#T4#
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kicklighter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicklighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Vinicius Kicklighter.
I think Kicklighter 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown.
Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Vinicius Kicklighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Kicklighter drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicklighter. That did some damage!
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body
and Kicklighter counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera. #TD#
Kicklighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kicklighter is pulling down on Cabrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Cabrera, at least for the moment.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicklighter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kicklighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Kicklighter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kicklighter wants to stand but Cabrera is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Cabrera wants to hold on but Kicklighter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cabrera regains half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing Kicklighter from standing up. #SU2#
Kicklighter gets to his feet - Cabrera follows without any prompting.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kicklighter.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Kicklighter should have avoided that one. #TD#
Cabrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kicklighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Cabrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicklighter can do to turn this around?
Kicklighter walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kicklighter sprawls well. Kicklighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Cabrera
and Kicklighter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cabrera tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Cabrera.
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Kicklighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kicklighter.#TD#
Cabrera gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera works to advance to full mount. Kicklighter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Kicklighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kicklighter is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cabrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kicklighter is surviving well by controlling Cabrera's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Cabrera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Cabrera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Kicklighter stops Cabrera from passing to mount.
Kicklighter is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
Kicklighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cabrera tries for a kimura but Kicklighter is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Kicklighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cabrera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kicklighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cabrera's guard! Nice work there by Kicklighter! #SU2#
Kicklighter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back to recover.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kicklighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter tries to avoid it but Cabrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicklighter to the ground. Kicklighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Kicklighter counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Kicklighter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kicklighter wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Kicklighter controlling the position well. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendrix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kicklighter is holding on to half guard well.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicklighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera. #T3#
Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it.
Kicklighter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kicklighter won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kicklighter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cabrera is thwarting Kicklighter's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Kicklighter off balance momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicklighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Kicklighter.
Nice uppercut there from Swahn.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Swahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kicklighter tests Swahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Swahn knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Swahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kicklighter just manages to avoid it.
Swahn defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Swahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Swahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kicklighter cracks Swahn with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn drops his hands momentarily and Kicklighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swahn checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swahn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter feints and then cracks Swahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swahn down.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter scores with a jab. Swahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter with a jab.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but Swahn avoids it.#T3#
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Swahn should have avoided that one.
Kicklighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a nice body punch.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick as Swahn jumps back.
Swahn takes one on the button.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter digs a good body shot into Swahn's ribs.
Swahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter jabs at Swahn's body.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn walks into a straight right hand from Kicklighter.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swahn under the eye.
Swahn defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn slips a jab from Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws a wild body kick that Swahn sees coming a mile off.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter clobbers Swahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swahn in his tracks.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swahn.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter with a hook.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Kicklighter lands a really nice looking cross but Swahn seems unphased.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.
Swahn moves away from the strike by Kicklighter. #T3#
Kicklighter wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Swahn's belly button to the back.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swahn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
It appears Swahn was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Swahn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter cracks Swahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Kicklighter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Swahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kicklighter.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicklighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Kicklighter's cut even more.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Swahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Swahn should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Swahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Kicklighter avoided it.
Kicklighter lands a nice hook to Swahn's body. Swahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swahn slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Swahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Swahn right on the button with a cross.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a leg kick.
Swahn thuds his right hand into Kicklighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicklighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Kicklighter.#T2#
Swahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Vinicius Kicklighter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Nice defenses there by Swahn.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swahn in his tracks.
Kicklighter feints and then cracks Swahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swahn down.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Swahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Swahn misses with a head kick.
Swahn walks into a jab.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Swahn slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Swahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Kicklighter.#T4#
Swahn misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swahn's hands.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swahn slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kicklighter 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
A very excited looking Vinicius Kicklighter 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: Bellicose XXVII
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Nice shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Kicklighter there.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter connects with a single shot there.
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!#T1#
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicklighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Kicklighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kicklighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Kicklighter misses the jab.#T2#
Kicklighter misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter misses with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kicklighter avoided it.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Kicklighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Kicklighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kicklighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Kicklighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Kicklighter misses
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kicklighter eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kicklighter's sensitive parts.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Junior Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Kicklighter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kicklighter with a jab.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kicklighter avoided it.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Kicklighter as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Kicklighter scores with a jab.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Kicklighter's ribs.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Jab by Kicklighter.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter throws a good cross that connects.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Kicklighter tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Kicklighter tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes that sends Kicklighter to the canvas! Barbosa follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Kicklighter's cut even more.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kicklighter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kicklighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Kicklighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa. #T4#
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land. #BC2#
Kicklighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter with a nice calf kick.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Kicklighter down.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Kicklighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kicklighter is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Kicklighter blocks the body kick.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
It seemed like Kicklighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kicklighter blocks the leg kick.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.#T2#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.#T3#
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Jab from Barbosa.
Kicklighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Kicklighter saw that one coming.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
You can see that Kicklighter has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Kicklighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Barbosa.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter misses with a hook #CL#
and Barbosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Kicklighter. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.

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 Junior Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Smith lands a nice hook to Kicklighter's body. Kicklighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith lands a jab to Kicklighter's midsection.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
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.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target. #T2#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith cracks Kicklighter with an open hand slap.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Kicklighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kicklighter misses the target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith blocks a jab.#T4#
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter slips a jab from Smith.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kicklighter checks it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kicklighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kicklighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Kicklighter.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kicklighter with an uppercut!
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kicklighter moved away.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicklighter. That did some damage!
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith with a hook.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kicklighter blocks it well.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#T3#
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kicklighter is out of range and Smith settles back down.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith sizes up Kicklighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter. #T4#
Smith 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.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries a low kick but Kicklighter avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kicklighter down.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Kicklighter steps away.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Kicklighter down.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Smith works Kicklighter's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicklighter.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kicklighter - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kicklighter. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Nice uppercut lands for Kicklighter. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kicklighter's ribs.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Kicklighter shrugs it off though.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith scores with the left hand. Kicklighter knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kicklighter back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Kicklighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Smith.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith connects with the punch.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Kicklighter in his tracks momentarily.
Kicklighter lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Kicklighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kicklighter.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Kicklighter checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Kicklighter in the body.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Kicklighter connects with a single shot there.
Kicklighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kicklighter 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kicklighter moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
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.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it. #T1#
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicklighter lands a jab.#CL#
Kicklighter gets a clinch.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith presses Kicklighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicklighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kicklighter will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.#T4#
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kicklighter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Kicklighter manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A combination from Smith does no damage. #CL#
Kicklighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kicklighter won't allow it. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kicklighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kicklighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Kicklighter with a jab.#T3#
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith lands with a hook. Kicklighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #CL#
Kicklighter clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to stall but Kicklighter improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith catches Kicklighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Kicklighter darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicklighter.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Kicklighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall. #T3#
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.#T4#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nice shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicklighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
I think Kicklighter 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Brown tries a low kick but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Kicklighter rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Kicklighter stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
Kicklighter postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kicklighter is one step ahead there.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kicklighter.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kicklighter trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown 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.
Kicklighter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kicklighter throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kicklighter controls the pace.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
Brown is pulling down on Kicklighter's head. It's preventing any offense from Kicklighter, at least for the moment.
Kicklighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to land a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kicklighter on the side of the head.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side.
Kicklighter cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown looks to land a combination but Kicklighter avoids it well.
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Kicklighter throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses the jab.
Kicklighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter saw that one coming.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Kicklighter tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Kicklighter scores with a jab.
Brown scores with a jab. Kicklighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
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!
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Brown moves out of range. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Kicklighter blocks the leg kick.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicklighter throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Kicklighter steps away.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kicklighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Kicklighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Kicklighter improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Kicklighter blocks the body kick.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicklighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Brown.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Brown right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kicklighter duly obliges. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicklighter finish him?
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter cracks Brown with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brown falls to his knees and Kicklighter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kicklighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Kicklighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Jones throws a series of punches but Kicklighter moves out of range. #CL2#
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicklighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter 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#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter misses with a few strikes there.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
A cross from Jones lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a hook.#T2#
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones is looking to wear down Kicklighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#CL2#
Kicklighter instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Kicklighter goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kicklighter 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.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jones swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Kicklighter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kicklighter pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones. #TD2#
Kicklighter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kicklighter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kicklighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kicklighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kicklighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kicklighter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Kicklighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kicklighter wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kicklighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Kicklighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter thumps Jones with a low kick.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a low kick but Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Jones clobbers Kicklighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.#T2#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a leg kick.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicklighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Kicklighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Kicklighter settles back down.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab when Kicklighter was well out of range.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kicklighter. Kicklighter obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kicklighter's leg but Kicklighter calmly moves out of range.
Kicklighter checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicklighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones wants to slow Kicklighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Jones.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Jones.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones slips under a jab.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter with a nice calf kick.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Kicklighter has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kicklighter is controlling the position.
Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kicklighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kicklighter lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Kicklighter has double underhooks.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicklighter has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Kicklighter avoids the damage to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Kicklighter.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kicklighter gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter lands with a light punch inside.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Kicklighter is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kicklighter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Kicklighter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Kicklighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kicklighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kicklighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kicklighter's leg but Kicklighter calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kicklighter checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Kicklighter thumps Jones with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a low kick as Kicklighter jumps back.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter connects with the punch.#T4#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kicklighter.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones 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.
Kicklighter cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Jones. #CL2#
Kicklighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kicklighter wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kicklighter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Our winner, Vinicius Kicklighter, 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: ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Kicklighter throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kicklighter to the ground. Phillips is now in Kicklighter's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kicklighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kicklighter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phillips is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kicklighter stands up from Phillips's guard - Kicklighter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicklighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kicklighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter is adopting a defensive guard.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Kicklighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SU#
Kicklighter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kicklighter. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kicklighter regains half guard, as Phillips was trying to land strikes.
Kicklighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips controlling the action here.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Phillips is trying to control. Kicklighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phillips wants to advance to full mount but Kicklighter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phillips passes into half guard.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips is keen to just control but Kicklighter is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips throwing shots but Kicklighter is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Phillips will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Kicklighter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kicklighter swivels and escapes.
Kicklighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Phillips has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Phillips throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kicklighter manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kicklighter, under a barage of strikes from Phillips. #SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Jack Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kicklighter to regain full guard. #T2#
Phillips trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Kicklighter blocks nicely.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Kicklighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Kicklighter!#REVR#
Our spies down at at Cloud9 inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kicklighter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.#SUB2#
Phillips working for a triangle but Kicklighter defends it easily. #SU#
Kicklighter stands up and waves to Phillips to follow him. #T3#
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Kicklighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Phillips blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kicklighter is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kicklighter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips. #T4#
Phillips trying to control from half guard but Kicklighter is working away.
Kicklighter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Phillips 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kicklighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kicklighter pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kicklighter to the mat! Kicklighter manages to get full guard.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kicklighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kicklighter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips slips a straight right by Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kicklighter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicklighter's waist but Kicklighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kicklighter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicklighter.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kicklighter but Kicklighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kicklighter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter. #T2#
Kicklighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kicklighter wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Kicklighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kicklighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kicklighter pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kicklighter sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kicklighter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away.#T3#
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kicklighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kicklighter seems keen to control Phillips's posture.
Phillips throws a strike but Kicklighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kicklighter wants to stand and escape but instead Phillips has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Kicklighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Kicklighter!#REVR##SU#
Kicklighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kicklighter.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicklighter thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kicklighter. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Kicklighter.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well. #T1#
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a slapping head kick.
Kicklighter throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, jab by Kicklighter - just one landing.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa. #T2#
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Kicklighter lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#T3#
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa sizes up Kicklighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa works Kicklighter's body with a nice hook.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.#T4#
Kicklighter throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Kicklighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side.
Kicklighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kicklighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A solid body kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
Kicklighter throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Kicklighter
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kicklighter has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kicklighter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Kicklighter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kicklighter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses its target.#T3#
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Kicklighter tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Kicklighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kicklighter thinking.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Kicklighter's head back. #T4#
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
It looked like Kicklighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kicklighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Donk. Barbosa catches Kicklighter right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter misses with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Kicklighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Kicklighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kicklighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Kicklighter backpedaling. #CUT2#Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junior Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kicklighter on the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.#T4#
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kicklighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Kicklighter. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicklighter counters with a two punch combo.
Kicklighter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Kicklighter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

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 Vinicius Kicklighter.
I think Kicklighter 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Kicklighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kicklighter. That's going to slow Kiwi down.
Kiwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter cracks Kiwi with a good jab.
Kiwi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kiwi. #CL#
Kiwi clinches with his opponent.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiwi controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kiwi to work.
Kiwi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kicklighter's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicklighter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicklighter.#BC2#
Kicklighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiwi takes one on the button.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Kiwi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kicklighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiwi scrambles back to his feet.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiwi. That did some damage!
Kiwi 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.
Kicklighter takes one to the side of the head.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kiwi misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiwi off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiwi moves away.
Kiwi throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiwi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kicklighter scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kicklighter 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 Kiwi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kiwi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Kiwi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiwi lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Kicklighter blocks the low kick.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
Kicklighter cracks Kiwi with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiwi misses the target.#T2#
Kiwi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kiwi misses.
It seemed like Kicklighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiwi with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Kicklighter's cut even more.#CL#
Kiwi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi has Kicklighter pressed against the cage, preventing Kicklighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicklighter controls his hands.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kicklighter tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kicklighter breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kiwi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kiwi missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiwi scores with a hook.
Kiwi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiwi throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiwi. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kicklighter tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Kiwi blocks it.
Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kicklighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiwi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Kiwi's shoulder, as Kiwi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kiwi drives through and clinches with Kicklighter against the cage. #T4#
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tries to break the clinch but Kiwi is controlling the position.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter blocking some punches.
Kiwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kiwi on the inside.
Kiwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi. #BC2#
Kicklighter breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiwi. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiwi scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Kicklighter scores with a leg kick.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiwi.
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 Bruce Kiwi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiwi scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiwi scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Kiwi shakes it off.
Kicklighter with a hook.
Kicklighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiwi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kiwi misses.
Kiwi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter thinks about the counter body kick.
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiwi. That did some damage!
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kiwi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kicklighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiwi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiwi throws a jab when Kicklighter was well out of range.
Kiwi misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Kicklighter.
Jab, jab by Kicklighter - just one landing.
Kicklighter misses with a body kick. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiwi.
Kiwi is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiwi tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter moves forwards but Kiwi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiwi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Kiwi throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kiwi.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.
A jab from Kiwi finds it's way through Kicklighter's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi wants to clinch up but Kicklighter keeps it at a distance.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kicklighter misses with a body kick.
Kiwi clobbers Kicklighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Kiwi lands a big head kick that sends Kicklighter tumbling to the mat! Kiwi takes a step backwards and waves Kicklighter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kicklighter is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Vinicius Kicklighter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiwi knocks out Kicklighter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kiwi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kiwi picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Kiwi!
After winning the bout, Bruce Kiwi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson 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.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.#T1##KD#
Kicklighter drops Wilson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilson looks back up at him and smiles so Kicklighter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Wilson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Blade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicklighter finish him?
Kicklighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Kicklighter in a clinch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Kicklighter's ribcage. Kicklighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicklighter.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Kicklighter tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter - that landed with a thud.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson is pushing Kicklighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Kicklighter.
Wilson is working Kicklighter over against the cage.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter lands a body punch. #T4#
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Kicklighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kicklighter or not.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter is working Wilson over against the cage.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicklighter works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Kicklighter prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Kicklighter misses with a body punch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wilson looks to clinch
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Kicklighter presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wilson. #T1#
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kicklighter.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blade Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kicklighter tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Kicklighter back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicklighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Kicklighter working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson cracks Kicklighter with a nice body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter lands an uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson gets through Kicklighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson pushes Kicklighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicklighter cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter lands a right hand.
Kicklighter tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kicklighter.
A body shot lands from Kicklighter.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Wilson clinches up with Kicklighter and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kicklighter lands an uppercut.
Kicklighter working aggressively here.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Kicklighter gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Kicklighter lands a shot to the body.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Blade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kicklighter blocking some punches.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the head.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Kicklighter misses with a body punch.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson gets through Kicklighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
A short left from Wilson.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kicklighter prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicklighter lands a body shot.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kicklighter 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holton Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Holton Jr lands with a hook. Kicklighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holton Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter cracks Holton Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Holton Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but Holton Jr moves out of range easily.
Holton Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicklighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kicklighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holton Jr cracks a nice hook into Kicklighter's ribs.#T1#
Kicklighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Holton Jr moves away and avoids it.
Holton Jr misses with a body shot.
Holton Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Holton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holton Jr on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holton Jr.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Holton Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Holton Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holton Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Holton Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kicklighter sprawling to the canvas! Kicklighter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holton Jr finish him?! #ROC#Kicklighter is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Kicklighter's cut even more.
Kicklighter misses with a straight right.
Holton Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kicklighter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Holton Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kicklighter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
A victorious DeShaun Holton Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Widenose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kicklighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Widenose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widenose lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kicklighter working a defensive guard here.
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicklighter managing to control the position.
Kicklighter working a defensive guard here.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving.
Widenose 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.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kicklighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Kicklighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicklighter pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage.
Kicklighter trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Widenose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it. #T4##TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kicklighter is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Widenose trying to control from Kicklighter's half guard. Kicklighter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kicklighter wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Kicklighter trying to control the position. #T5#
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Kicklighter blocks nicely.
Widenose postures up in Kicklighter's guard and throws a big left but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kicklighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kicklighter sprawls and moves away.
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kicklighter throws a low kick, looking for Widenose's leg but Widenose calmly moves out of range.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Kicklighter thows a leg kick but Widenose checks it #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kicklighter controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself.
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet.
Widenose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widenose.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Kicklighter tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Kicklighter is defending well.
Widenose is thwarting Kicklighter's attempts to control the position.
Kicklighter is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicklighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Widenose is working away from the top position though.
Widenose drops an elbow to the side of Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter is trying to control but can't.
Kicklighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Kicklighter controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T9#
Kicklighter takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kicklighter but Kicklighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Widenose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Bofur Widenose 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2##TD#
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
Kicklighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Widenose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet. #T1#
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kicklighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicklighter has wrist control.
Kicklighter controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself.
Widenose is fighting to break Kicklighter's control of his arms but Kicklighter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Kicklighter is keeping the position.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widenose walks into a left hand. #CL#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicklighter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kicklighter to keep the fight standing.
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose jumps guard but Kicklighter stands there with Widenose around his waist. Widenose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kicklighter tries to work over Widenose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Widenose wants to break free but Kicklighter has control.
Kicklighter lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kicklighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicklighter's waist but Kicklighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
Kicklighter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Widenose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicklighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kicklighter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Widenose avoids it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widenose.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose darts in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter gets double underhooks and turns Widenose into the ropes.
Kicklighter can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
Widenose blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter manages to get underhooks.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter misses with a right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position but Widenose postures up.
Kicklighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Widenose won't allow Kicklighter to sweep him here. #T5#
Kicklighter trying to keep a closed guard but Widenose is proving a slippery customer.
Kicklighter pulls Widenose in close to his closed guard and prevents Widenose from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kicklighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widenose's guard. #REVB#
Kicklighter postures up.
Kicklighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kicklighter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kicklighter 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Kicklighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Kicklighter wants to improve his position but instead Widenose has moved into half guard.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7##SUB#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kicklighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Kicklighter trying to control from the bottom.
Kicklighter gets full guard.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose stopping the sweep attempt from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away easily
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand. #T9#
Kicklighter scores with a kick to the body.
Widenose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter defends it nicely.
Widenose blocks a jab.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kicklighter avoids it well and moves away.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!

Vinicius Kicklighter wins by unanimous decision!
Vinicius Kicklighter is the new middleweight champion!
Vinicius Kicklighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Hurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurst swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hurst checks the leg kick.
Hurst looks to land a left hand but Kicklighter moved out of range nicely.
Hurst has his takedown stuffed
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Hurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kicklighter defending well as Hurst loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hurst counters with a single leg into guard. Kicklighter didn't expect that.
Kicklighter trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Kicklighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter is still trying to improve position.
Kicklighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kicklighter pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Hurst trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurst throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurst loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hurst feinted with a counter takedown.
Kicklighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurst.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.#T3#
Hurst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kicklighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Hurst's head.
Hurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter takes one to the side of the head.
Hurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurst moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Hurst swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kicklighter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Kicklighter, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kicklighter, as that shot connected.
Hurst shoots for a double leg takedown but Kicklighter sprawls well. He's pushed Hurst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.#T5#
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurst somewhat.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Hurst checks the leg kick.#T6#
Hurst throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurst works the jab nicely.
Hurst blocks a low kick nicely.
Hurst changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kicklighter throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Kicklighter wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Kicklighter trying to control from the bottom.
Kicklighter gets full guard.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicklighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurst 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.
Hurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hurst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kicklighter is keeping the position for now.
Kicklighter is controlling Hurst's posture.#T7#
Kicklighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst won't allow Kicklighter to sweep him here.
Hurst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Hurst scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kicklighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Hurst missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Kicklighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hurst trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kicklighter wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kicklighter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kicklighter dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kicklighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hurst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kicklighter escapes and throws Hurst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hurst is not content to let Kicklighter control the position.
Kicklighter tries to move to mount but Hurst blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a head shot.#TD#
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kicklighter trying to control but Hurst postures up. #SUB#
Hurst wants to work for an arm triangle but Kicklighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter tries to roll over but Hurst keeps him under control.
Hurst wants to take a breather but Kicklighter is having none of it. #T1#
Kicklighter is looking to control Hurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kicklighter avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kicklighter defends it well.
Hurst trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Hurst controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hurst is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Hurst tries to pass to full mount but Kicklighter defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter trying to control but Hurst postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Kicklighter throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Hurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurst.
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up. #T3#
Hurst preventing the sweep.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst is working hard here to advance position.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicklighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kicklighter in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head.#T4#
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a push kick.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Hurst with an uppercut!
Kicklighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurst.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Hurst takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T5#
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Hurst sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kicklighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicklighter tries to score with a low kick but Hurst moves his leg out of the way.
Kicklighter works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Hurst drops his hands momentarily. Kicklighter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hurst staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hurst doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Kicklighter!
A victorious Vinicius Kicklighter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC 14 - Knot vs Kicklighter
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Knot throws a big shot that misses.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knot misses with a hook.
Knot 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.
Knot lands with an uppercut that bounces Kicklighter off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Knot misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knot throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knot misses the shot to the body.
Knot throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Knot is out of range.
Kicklighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knot swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knot takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Knot throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Knot avoids it with no problem.
Knot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Knot.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slip Knot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kicklighter defending well as Knot loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Knot misses.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knot moves away.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Knot.
A swing and a miss from Knot.
Knot throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Knot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Knot throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Knot misses with a left hand
and Kicklighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knot misses with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kicklighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Knot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Knot misses with a straight left.
Knot throws a poor cross that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knot avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Knot.
Knot throws a body shot but no joy.
Knot misses with a hook
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knot.
Knot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter lands with a straight right. Knot didn't see that one coming.
Knot swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Knot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knot throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knot.
Knot throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Good shot there by Knot.
Knot throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Knot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a nice body shot.
Knot lands a right hook to the body.
Knot swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Knot avoids it easily.
Knot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a straight right by Knot.
Knot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Knot throws an off balance right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicklighter misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knot walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Knot needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Knot misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
The fighters circling - Knot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knot throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a left to the body.
Kicklighter throws a series of punches but Knot moves out of range.
Knot looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Knot missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knot just misses with a punch to the body.
Knot misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knot misses with a hook
and Kicklighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Knot.
Knot loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Knot misses with a left hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knot cracks Kicklighter with an open hand slap.
Knot slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Knot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Knot.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knot.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knot moves away.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Knot strikes.
It seemed like Kicklighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Knot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Knot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter throws a wild body kick that Knot sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kicklighter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kicklighter throws a front kick that sends Knot stumbling back into the cage.
Knot throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Knot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knot misses with a shot to the body
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knot thuds his right hand into Kicklighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knot misses with a right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Knot misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Knot.
A big right from Knot misses.
Knot misses with a hook.
Knot swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Knot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knot throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Knot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Knot misses the target.
Kicklighter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knot throws a lazy uppercut
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knot just misses with a punch to the body.
Knot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Knot checks a leg kick.
Knot throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kicklighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kicklighter.#ROC2#Knot is rocked!
Knot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Knot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Kicklighter misses.
Knot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knot seems to have got his legs back now.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick as Knot jumps back.
Knot throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Knot off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kicklighter follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Knot was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinicius Kicklighter!
An out of breath Vinicius Kicklighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Slip Knot was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy I respect, fuck the rest!'.

Event: End of the Madness
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Oakenshield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kicklighter's half guard.
Kicklighter is looking for a sweep. Oakenshield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kicklighter is trying to control but can't.
Oakenshield lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter 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.
Oakenshield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura but Kicklighter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenshield to get the leverage.
Kicklighter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakenshield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura but Kicklighter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenshield to get the leverage. #T1#
Kicklighter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oakenshield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kicklighter defends it well.
Oakenshield wants to take a breather but Kicklighter is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicklighter won't allow Oakenshield to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oakenshield is defended easily by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Oakenshield moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Thorin Oakenshield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Oakenshield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oakenshield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oakenshield checks a leg kick nicely.
Oakenshield attempts a counter takedown but Kicklighter avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicklighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Thorin Oakenshield has been cut.#CL#
Oakenshield pushes Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Oakenshield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Oakenshield has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kicklighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oakenshield. #T3##TD#
Kicklighter gets caught flat footed, as Oakenshield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oakenshield passes Kicklighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oakenshield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kicklighter trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oakenshield manages to pass to mount!
Oakenshield throwing strikes here but Kicklighter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oakenshield 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.
Oakenshield prevents Kicklighter from getting the reversal.
Oakenshield landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Oakenshield throws some wild stikes that Kicklighter manages to avoid easily.
Oakenshield raining down shots from the mount!
Oakenshield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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!
Oakenshield tries to control but Kicklighter wriggling away.
Oakenshield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Oakenshield dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Oakenshield goes for a double leg but Kicklighter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kicklighter continues to drive forward.#BC#
Oakenshield manages to break the clinch.
Oakenshield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oakenshield misses with a takedown
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorin Oakenshield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicklighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Oakenshield.
Kicklighter connects with a single shot there.
Oakenshield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oakenshield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kicklighter as he avoids it easily.
Oakenshield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kicklighter counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Oakenshield closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter tries to work over Oakenshield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oakenshield tries for a takedown but Kicklighter manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Oakenshield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kicklighter smiles and moves away.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Oakenshield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oakenshield misses with a takedown
and Oakenshield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown but Kicklighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick that misses.
Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Oakenshield's head.
Oakenshield is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Oakenshield ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Oakenshield gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicklighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oakenshield 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.
Oakenshield throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Oakenshield trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Oakenshield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oakenshield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicklighter can do to turn this around?
Oakenshield in side control, throwing shots but Kicklighter defends.
Oakenshield wants to control but Kicklighter is keeping him busy.
Oakenshield tries to score with some ground and pound. Kicklighter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oakenshield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kicklighter keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Oakenshield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kicklighter, who protects the arm well.
Oakenshield lands a few punches from side control.
Kicklighter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kicklighter is not content to let Oakenshield control the position.
Kicklighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oakenshield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oakenshield working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
The ground and pound from Oakenshield seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oakenshield cracks Kicklighter with a big right hand but Kicklighter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oakenshield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Oakenshield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicklighter has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kicklighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorin Oakenshield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Oakenshield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kicklighter, who protects the arm well.
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 Thorin Oakenshield will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oakenshield is defended easily by Kicklighter.
Oakenshield wants to clinch but Kicklighter slips to the side
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oakenshield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kicklighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oakenshield.
Oakenshield sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakenshield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kicklighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Oakenshield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicklighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oakenshield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kicklighter is trying to keep Oakenshield in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Oakenshield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kicklighter sprawls well initially but Oakenshield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oakenshield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kicklighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain the position but Oakenshield is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kicklighter has hold of Oakenshield's hands but Oakenshield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oakenshield looks to land a strike but Kicklighter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oakenshield connects with a couple of short punches.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oakenshield is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicklighter has wrist control.
Oakenshield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kicklighter's guard. #T3#
Kicklighter wants to control but Oakenshield is keeping busy.
Oakenshield trying to control from half guard but Kicklighter is working away.
Oakenshield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oakenshield is keen to just control but Kicklighter is a slippery customer.
Oakenshield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oakenshield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oakenshield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kicklighter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oakenshield is working for a submission of some sort.
Oakenshield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Oakenshield clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Oakenshield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Oakenshield takes the fight into the clinch.
Oakenshield is trying to pull guard but Kicklighter has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Kicklighter.
Oakenshield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicklighter gets through Oakenshield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oakenshield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oakenshield somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorin Oakenshield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakenshield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oakenshield shoots and misses
and Kicklighter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oakenshield shoots in for a takedown but Kicklighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorin Oakenshield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Oakenshield tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Oakenshield has his takedown stuffed
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oakenshield fails with the takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oakenshield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter defends it nicely.
Oakenshield dives in and grabs Kicklighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kicklighter pushes down on Oakenshield's head and hops out.
Oakenshield shoots in but no luck this time.
Kicklighter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Oakenshield's ribcage but misses.
Oakenshield fails with the takedown
and Kicklighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kicklighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.#T2#
Oakenshield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oakenshield has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Oakenshield is rocked!#CUT2#Thorin Oakenshield's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oakenshield gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kicklighter points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Oakenshield wakes up just in time to hear Kicklighter thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Kicklighter! Vinicius Kicklighter retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Vinicius Kicklighter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Kicklighter throws a one two combo.
Kicklighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Kicklighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Kicklighter.#T1#
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cabrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicklighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera staying out of range there.#T2#
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.#CL2#
Cabrera darts in and clinches Kicklighter up against the cage.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Kicklighter's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands an uppercut.
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL2#
Cabrera has Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands a shot to the body.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicklighter working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands a left hand.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kicklighters head.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cabrera.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera looks winded!
Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kicklighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicklighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kicklighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera scores with a one two! Kicklighter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cabrera clinches. #BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kicklighter lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Cabrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cabrera defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.#T2#
Cabrera slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Kicklighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera thuds a left hand into Kicklighter's body.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it. #T4#
Good exchange - Kicklighter coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kicklighter lands a slapping body shot.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kicklighter throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Kicklighter only half commits.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kicklighter with a body shot.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Cabrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
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!
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Kicklighter keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Kicklighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Cabrera stuns Kicklighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Kicklighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Cabrera forces Kicklighter back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter blocking some punches.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Kicklighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kicklighter's gas tank.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera staying out of range there.#T4#
Cabrera walks into a left 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!
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Kicklighter tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kicklighter takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Kicklighter misses with a right hand
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kicklighter works the jab nicely.
Kicklighter catches Cabrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicklighter lands a slapping body shot.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Kicklighter tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter with a nice calf kick.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kicklighter.#T3#
Jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Jab from Cabrera.#CL2#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. #T4#
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kicklighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Kicklighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Kicklighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera slips a jab from Kicklighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter had his way with Hendrix Cabrera in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react.
Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera lands a nice hook to Kicklighter's body. Kicklighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kicklighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicklighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera wants to counter with a clinch but Kicklighter pushes him away.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter blocks a jab.
Kicklighter scores with a leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Cabrera rushes Kicklighter and presses him up against the cage.
Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kicklighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.
Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Kicklighter circles away.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kicklighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Cabrera has Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Kicklighter keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target. #T3#
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Kicklighter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Kicklighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kicklighter with a hook.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kicklighter tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Kicklighter
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kicklighter. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Kicklighter.
A combination from Kicklighter does no damage.
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.
Kicklighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
A lazy left from Kicklighter finds it's target.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kicklighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Vinicius Kicklighter 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: LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Oakenshield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oakenshield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oakenshield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicklighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oakenshield's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Thorin Oakenshield has been cut.
Kicklighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oakenshield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicklighter's waist but Kicklighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oakenshield off to one side.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Oakenshield.
Oakenshield tries for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away easily
and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Oakenshield shoots and misses
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Thorin Oakenshield's cut even more.#CL2#
Kicklighter tries to keep at a distance but Oakenshield has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kicklighter breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Oakenshield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kicklighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Oakenshield from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kicklighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kicklighter tries to get out of the position.
Oakenshield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oakenshield trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Oakenshield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakenshield throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#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.
Oakenshield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kicklighter 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.
Oakenshield tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it. #TD2#
Oakenshield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kicklighter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kicklighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oakenshield controlling the action here.
Oakenshield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kicklighter is looking to improve his position.
Oakenshield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kicklighter keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oakenshield content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oakenshield tries for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away easily
and Kicklighter counters with a nice body shot.
Oakenshield misses with a takedown
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oakenshield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicklighter counters with a straight right hand.
Kicklighter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oakenshield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kicklighter pinned against the cage. Kicklighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oakenshield tries for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away easily
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Kicklighter cracks Oakenshield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#The cut above Thorin Oakenshield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kicklighter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oakenshield has his takedown stuffed
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Oakenshield is rocked!
Kicklighter cracks Oakenshield with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Kicklighter!
After winning the bout, Vinicius Kicklighter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kicklighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with an open hand slap.
Hardman lands with a straight right. Kicklighter didn't see that one coming.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Hardman misses the jab.
Kicklighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardman misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kicklighter in the body. #CL#
Hardman takes the fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman gets through Kicklighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kicklighter breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It appears Hardman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardman slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
Hardman lands with a nice combination. Kicklighter backs away looking to recover.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch there but Kicklighter circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
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!
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kicklighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Kicklighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman tries to bum rush Kicklighter with a series of wild strikes but Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Hardman cracks Kicklighter with a good jab.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicklighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Hardman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman throws a combination. Kicklighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman. #T4#
Kicklighter blocks a jab.
Hardman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicklighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Hardman tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardman. Kicklighter shrugs it off though.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hardman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman scores with a nice right hand.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
Hardman slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
It looked like Hardman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws a right hand that Kicklighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicklighter also avoids with ease.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Kicklighter moved out of range nicely.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Hardman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman staying out of range there.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman wants to clinch
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter slips a straight right by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman. #T3#
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman throws a body kick.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Kicklighter moved away.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardman should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman is looking to clinch.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Kicklighter lands with a good body shot.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kicklighter 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
A relieved looking Vinicius Kicklighter 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: Yabai Testing Station
Date: Dec 22, 2020

#R1#
Eleven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Four under the eye.
Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Eleven is just out of range.
Four misses with a hook
and Eleven counters with a straight right hand.
Four scores with a nice right hand.
Eleven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Four throws a body shot but no joy.
Four swings for the body but Eleven moves out of range.
Four rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eleven counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eleven. Four does a little dance to reset his feet.
Four misses with an uppercut
and Eleven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Four misses with a body shot.
Eleven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eleven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Four throws a body punch but Eleven moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eleven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Four ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eleven moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Eleven misses the target.#T1#
Four misses with a hook
and Eleven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Four.
Eleven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
Four slips under a jab.
Eleven misses with a body shot.
Four throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eleven misses with a wild body shot.
Eleven is looking to wear down Four with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eleven moves out of range of the strikes.
Eleven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
Eleven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Four.
Four throws a lazy uppercut
and Four takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eleven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Four lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eleven doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Four misses with a hook to the body
and Eleven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Four throws a body punch but Eleven moves out of range.
Four misses with a wild body shot.
Four slips a jab from Eleven.
Four lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eleven at a distance.
Eleven moves away from the strike by Four.
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!
Eleven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eleven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Four manages to avoid it.
Four jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eleven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eleven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eleven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Four manages to avoid it.
Four throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eleven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Four throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lom Eleven!
Our winner, Lom Eleven, 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.

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