Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Frank is predictable there
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Good shot there by Hisashi.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hisashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frank's head.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank throws a series of punches but Hisashi avoids them all with ease.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi misses with a body kick.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick from Frank. #T1#
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hisashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisashi is able to avoid easily.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Hisashi moves his leg out of the way.
Frank throws a sloppy body shot
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Hisashi scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Frank forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hisashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank misses the jab.
Frank misses with a left hand
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hisashi moves to clinch but Frank breaks away
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank wants to land a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range. #T3#
Hisashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hisashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.
Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hisashi clobbers Frank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
As Hisashi backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Hisashi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Hisashi catches Frank right on the button with a cross.
Hisashi stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank throws a hook but Hisashi blocks it.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into range.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hisashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hisashi's sensitive parts.
Frank moves away from the strike by Hisashi.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Frank throws a counter combo.#CL#
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hisashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frank blocking some punches.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi lands a shot to the body.
Frank leaning against his opponent.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Frank blocking some punches.
Hisashi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Frank.
A short left from Frank.
Hisashi effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Frank.
Hisashi gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Hisashi blocking some punches.
A short left from Hisashi. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Hisashi avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hisashi throws an elbow but misses.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A jab from Hisashi finds it's way through Frank's defenses.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Frank connects with the punch.
Frank jabs Hisashi right on the nose. Hisashi blinks but takes it well.
Frank walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi.
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi checks the leg kick.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid 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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Hisashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frank cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well.
Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Frank misses with a kick to the body
and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Frank digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Frank tries to land a front kick but Hisashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank misses with a left hand
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Hisashi misses
and Frank counters with an outside leg kick.
Hisashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Hisashi tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank slips under a jab.#T2#
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Frank catches Hisashi right on the button with a cross.
Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hisashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank.
Hisashi throws a lazy head kick
and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee.
Hisashi with a nice cross.
Frank lands with a straight right. Hisashi didn't see that one coming.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Hisashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.#T3#
Hisashi moves away from the strike by Frank.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Hisashi tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way.
Hisashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hisashi tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Hisashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frank.
That kick from Frank tenderised Hisashi's leg. Hisashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Hisashi misses with a kick to the body.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Hisashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely.
Hisashi throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frank lands with a hook. Hisashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank is looking to slow Hisashi down with leg kicks.
Frank throws a combination that misses
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi avoids the head kick by Frank.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank blocks a head kick by Hisashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
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.
Frank throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith cracks Frank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is looking to clinch.
As Smith backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Frank dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Smith digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Smith wants to break free but Frank has control.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. #T2#
Frank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a push kick but Frank slaps the foot to one side.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frank has time to react.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range. #T3#
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith letting Frank take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Frank slips a straight right by Smith.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frank doesn't seem bothered though.
Frank 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.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smith misses. #CL2#
Smith rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank lands a body punch. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Smith is looking to chop away at Frank's legs.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Smith moves forwards but Frank connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Frank tries to tie him up.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Frank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank is stalling here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Frank trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Frank backpedaling.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CL#
Frank pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank. #BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Frank working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A jab from Smith misses.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith connects with the punch.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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 Micah Frank.
I think Smith 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Frank misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Frank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tried to score with a low kick but Frank checks it.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Frank's leg but Frank calmly moves out of range.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Peterson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frank is able to avoid easily.
Peterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Frank blocks the low kick.
Frank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frank!
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson punishes Frank's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Peterson is predictable there
and Frank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frank - that will leave a mark!
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Frank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.#T4#
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank looks to throw a body kick
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Peterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank blocks a leg kick.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Peterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frank counters with a body kick that stops Peterson in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Frank saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank lands a nice looking body kick.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a left to the body.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peterson works the jab nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson connects with a leg kick.
Frank swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Peterson misses its target.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Frank fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank lands with a cross.
Frank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank misses with a wild combination.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank blocks a low kick nicely.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Frank knows he should have avoided that one.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Peterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Frank.
Donk. Frank catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Frank scores with a push kick.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frank throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses.
A low kick lands for Frank.
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Peterson misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range. #T2#
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank walks into a jab.
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Frank clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Frank saw that one coming. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson with the inside leg kick.
Frank thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body. #T4#
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Frank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Frank misses.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Frank should have avoided that one.
Peterson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Frank throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
Well Frank 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith lands a body punch.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frank. Frank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Smith.#CL2#
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T1#
A hook to the body from Smith.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Frank in his tracks for a moment.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Frank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Frank takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith prevents a body shot from Frank.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T3#
Smith lands an elbow just above Frank 's eye.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Frank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Smith lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank blocks a body shot from Smith.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short left from Frank.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Frank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank'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##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank 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.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Frank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Frank lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frank.
A punch lands to the side of Frank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Micah Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank blocking some punches. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
Smith connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank connects with a nice looking jab.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chad Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Frank takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith motions for Frank to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smith scores with a body shot.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Smith throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.#KD2#
Smith cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Frank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Frank looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Frank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Frank sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Frank avoids it this time.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Frank gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frank letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it. #TD2#
Sitsongrit successfully pulls guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Frank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sitsongrit's guard.#T1#
Frank preventing the sweep. #SU#
Frank gets to his feet. Sitsongrit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Frank feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sitsongrit drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank is looking to stand back up but Sitsongrit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frank. #REVR#
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Frank defends it. #T3#
Frank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Frank is trying to stand up here but Sitsongrit is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Frank works the jab nicely.
Frank throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frank back to the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sitsongrit has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Frank stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Frank.
Frank is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Frank misses.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Frank throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Frank scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Frank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
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!
Frank has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Frank.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Frank.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frank defends it nicely.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Frank only half commits. #T1#
Frank swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Sitsongrit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank wants to stand but Sitsongrit is controlling the position. #T2#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Frank keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Frank has managed to clinch.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frank looking to stall. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Sitsongrit looking for a takedown.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frank, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Frank steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Frank throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frank counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Frank releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank 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.
Frank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Frank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson lands a front kick.#T3#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Frank leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Frank sees coming a mile off.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.#CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
Frank is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Frank lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Frank counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank checks it.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank jabs at Swanson's body.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frank staying out of range there.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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 Frank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Frank as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Frank's side.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Frank's leg. Frank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
Swanson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank feints a counter leg kick.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Swanson jabs at Frank's body.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Frank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Frank blocks the low kick.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Frank checks it
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swanson with a hook.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frank avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Frank slips a straight right by Swanson.
Frank scores with a push kick.#T1#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Frank checks it.
Frank lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts. #T2#
Swanson misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank connects with the punch.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Frank thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frank avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.#T3#
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Frank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Frank stuffs the takedown.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson tries a low kick but Frank avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
A left and a right from Frank both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
Well Frank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 54
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frank connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank lands with a slapping head kick.
Frank cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Frank fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rose checks it well.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Frank lands an overhand right.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank jabs at Rose's body.
Frank throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Frank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.#T2#
A low kick lands for Rose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Rose moves away from the strike by Frank.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Rose blocks a body shot from Frank.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frank just leaning against Rose, taking a breather.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Frank has Rose pushed against the cage.
Rose lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Frank clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rose prevents a body shot from Frank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Frank moves away from the strike by Rose.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Frank settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frank misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Frank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.
Frank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Frank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Rose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Frank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose. #T2#
A low kick lands for Rose.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Frank walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frank. That's going to slow Rose down.
Frank wants to slow Rose down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Frank tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank throws a solid leg kick but Rose takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frank.#TD#
Rose feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Rose changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Rose scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Rose trying to move into half guard but instead Frank has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Frank wants to get up but he can't break Rose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rose 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#
Rose controlling the action here.
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frank's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rose stalling away here and it's allowed Frank to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Rose prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Rose 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.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose chips away with some ground and pound.
Rose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rose content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frank.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Rose checks a low kick from Frank.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frank avoids it.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rose lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Rose slips a straight right by Frank.#T1#
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Frank throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank counters with a body kick.
Rose staying out of range there.
Frank is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frank lands a body shot.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Frank throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Rose avoids the body shot from Frank.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frank tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Frank misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose lands a front kick.
Rose lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank misses the body punch
and Rose counters with a good low kick that Frank was not able to check. #T3#
Rose misses the jab.
Frank checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Frank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Frank slips under a jab.
Rose misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Rose lands a head kick!
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose slips under a jab from Frank.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Frank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Rose moves out of range of the leg kick from Frank.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws a poor cross that misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
Frank moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid 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 Adrian Rose.
Well Rose 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
A very excited looking Adrian Rose 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: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kekoa lands a jab.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Kekoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Kekoa misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Kekoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frank uses from the top position.
Kekoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekoa, not yet.
Frank wants to get up but he can't break Kekoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kekoa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frank postures up. #T1#
Frank preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Frank stands up from Kekoa's guard - Frank perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frank works the jab nicely.
Frank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Frank throws a leg kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Frank.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekoa throws a right hand that misses
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kekoa throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
Frank takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa works Frank's body with a nice hook.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekoa doesn't seem phased though.
Kekoa misses the body punch
and Frank counters with a good, hard body kick but Kekoa shrugs it off.
Kekoa cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frank.
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank slips a straight right by Kekoa.
Frank appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank 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 Kekoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kekoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank lands a jab.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Frank connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Kekoa seems unphased. #T4#
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank slips a straight right by Kekoa.
As Kekoa backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Kekoa manages to avoid it all.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Kekoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frank avoids it.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Kekoa.
Frank blocks a leg kick.
Kekoa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kekoa misses with a body punch
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Kekoa throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kekoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Kekoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with an overhand left.
Frank slips under a jab.
Kekoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kekoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Kekoa scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Kekoa throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kekoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank cracks Kekoa with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Kekoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.

Frank kicks Kekoa off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frank jabs Kekoa right on the nose. Kekoa blinks but takes it well.
Frank is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Kekoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a left to the body.
Kekoa walks into a straight right hand from Frank.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a nice leg kick.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kekoa throws a combination that misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kekoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Kekoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kekoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Kekoa 's knee.
Kekoa shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kekoa fails with the takedown
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Kekoa.#T4#
Kekoa lands a nice shot that snaps Frank's head back.
Kekoa misses with a head kick.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Frank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kekoa counters with a good low kick that Frank was not able to check.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekoa tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Kekoa misses.
Frank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kekoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa connects with a right hand. Frank shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekoa blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
Eddie Kekoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frank.
Kekoa fails with the takedown
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Kekoa has a takedown stuffed.
Kekoa lands a jab to the nose.
Kekoa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kekoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekoa misses with a body shot
and Frank counters with a left and a right that stings Kekoa. #T1#
Kekoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the body.
Frank thows a body kick. Kekoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Kekoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank connects with a single shot there.
Frank takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.#T2#
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kekoa on the side of the head.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Frank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Kekoa.
Jab by Kekoa.
No luck for Kekoa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Kekoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank connects with a jab.
Frank thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kekoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Kekoa's head back.
Kekoa jabs at Frank's body.#T3#
Kekoa misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Frank tries a low kick but Kekoa avoids it.
Nice jab there from Frank.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Frank moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kekoa looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Kekoa drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.
Kekoa won't allow Frank to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kekoa is looking to advance position but Frank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU2#
Frank stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Brien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frank - the referee stops the clock and O Brien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frank. O Brien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
O Brien jabs Frank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Frank misses.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Frank misses with a body shot.
O Brien now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Frank throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
O Brien throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank tries to land a front kick but O Brien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Brien is able to avoid easily.
O Brien blocks a jab.#T2#
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Brien. Frank shrugs it off though.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frank 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.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
Frank cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Frank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Frank shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Brien eats them both and turns towards Frank to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Frank misses.
O Brien misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
O Brien throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Brien.
Frank fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Brien just manages to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a body kick.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frank sizes up O Brien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Micah Frank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Frank throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Frank lands a jab.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frank catches O Brien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Brien wants to slow Frank down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and O Brien counters with a nice right hand that sends Frank toppling to the canvas! Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Brien finish him?!#ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from O Brien tenderised Frank's leg. Frank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
Frank seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Frank moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Frank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Brien will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
Frank misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seamus O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien wants to slow Frank down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Frank misses.
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frank misses with a left hand
and O Brien 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.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frank defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Frank throws a big counter combination but O Brien scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.#T3#
O Brien misses the body punch
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a nice right hand.
Frank checks a leg kick.
A big right from Frank misses.
O Brien throws a low kick, looking for Frank's leg but Frank calmly moves out of range.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank at a distance.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank stuns O Brien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Frank misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Brien.
O Brien swinging wildly here. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a jab to the body
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
O Brien avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Frank misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from O Brien misses
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seamus O Brien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien with a hook.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Brien is out of range and Frank settles back down.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Frank does it's job there.
Frank walks into a left hand.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Frank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Brien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frank.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and O Brien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frank thinking.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Brien. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank 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 O Brien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Brien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Frank as he connects with a hook.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Frank sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
Frank moves away from the strike by O Brien. #T2#
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Brien.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Brien throws a low kick but Frank avoids it.
A solid body kick from Frank.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank throws the kick towards the body but O Brien avoids it.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Brien takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
O Brien walks into a jab.
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frank.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Brien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frank scores with a push kick.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
O Brien misses the jab.
Jab by O Brien.
Frank tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Brien. That did some damage!
Frank checks a leg kick nicely.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but O Brien manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Frank.
O Brien thows a leg kick but Frank checks it
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frank 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Frank connects with the punch.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Frank cracks Shima with an open hand slap.
Frank tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frank!
Shima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Shima sees coming a mile off.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
Frank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a series of strikes. Frank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank scores with a nice head shot.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shima tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but Shima moved away.#T2#
Shima moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Shima tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shima with a poor takedown
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima 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.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Shima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Shima slips under a jab.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shima up against the cage.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Shima moves out of range and Frank only half commits.
Shima misses with the combination.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank is looking to land body kicks.
Shima misses with a body punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Shima throws a leg kick
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Shima misses.
Frank throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Shima seems unphased.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frank - the referee stops the clock and Shima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frank. Shima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Shima backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frank counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Shima slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Shima throws a lazy head kick
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Shima catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank throws a big counter head kick but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Frank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frank tries to land a front kick but Shima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Shima.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Frank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shima misses with a head kick.
Shima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frank slips under a jab.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Shima misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Frank.
A jab from Frank misses.
Shima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Shima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shima misses with a leg kick
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Frank.
Shima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
Frank connects with the punch.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Frank connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shima at a distance.
Frank staying out of range there.#T1#
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Frank was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shima takes one on the button.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank. #T2#
Frank misses with a looping right.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
Shima shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frank blocks a head kick by Shima.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shima.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Shima misses with the body kick
and Frank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shima's knee momentarily.
Shima tries to clinch up.#T3#
Shima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Shima persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Shima avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shima misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank scores with a jab.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Shima misses with a combination
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Frank misses.
Frank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frank misses with a hook #CL#
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Shima lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Shima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Frank is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
An out of breath and clearly excited Micah Frank thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schotel scrambles back to his feet.
Schotel tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schotel on the side of the head.
Frank lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Schotel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schotel throws a big counter combination but Frank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Schotel scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schotel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel backing away here, and Frank unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Frank. Beautiful body shot.
Frank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Schotel's front leg but catches the back leg as Schotel tries to avoid it. #T2#
Schotel throws a head kick that misses
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schotel slips a straight right by Frank.
Frank throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel checks the leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Frank.
Schotel scores with a sloppy right hand. Frank should have avoided that one.
Frank defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Schotel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schotel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank lands a two punch combo.
Frank slips a jab from Schotel.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Schotel moves out of range and Frank only half commits.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Schotel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank throws out a powerful jab.
Schotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Schotel's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Frank.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Frank.
Schotel wants to clinch but Frank slips to the side
and Frank 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.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses
and Frank counters with a nice body kick.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schotel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel blocks a body shot from Frank. #BC#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Frank throws a leg kick
and Schotel counters with a two punch combo.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Schotel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Schotel moved away.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Schotel misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schotel is looking for a counter combo.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frank. That's going to slow Schotel down.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Frank backs away, Schotel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Schotel.
Schotel checks the leg kick.
Schotel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schotel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Frank was just alert enough to avoid it.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schotel. That did some damage!
Frank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schotel momentarily.
Schotel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schotel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schotel misses with a head kick. #T4#
Schotel moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank connects with a body shot that sends Schotel's belly button to the back.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Schotel moved out of range.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schotel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Frank misses.
As Frank tries to get set, Schotel tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
A combination from Schotel does no damage.
Frank is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank throws a leg kick that misses.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Schotel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frank.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Frank lands with a nice body punch.
Schotel throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schotel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank letting Schotel take a breather here.
Schotel slows down the pace here. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schotel lands with a short shot to the head.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Schotel throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.
Schotel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Schotel
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Frank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schotel.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schotel moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Schotel misses its target.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3##CL#
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Schotel has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank digs a right hand into Schotel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schotel's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schotel is pushing Frank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Schotel lands a right hand.
Schotel tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Schotel avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
A short right from Schotel on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Frank lands with a good body shot.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frank defends it nicely.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Frank lands a front kick.
Frank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Frank tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank lands a head shot.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Frank.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Frank.#T2#
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Frank is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frank sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frank is trying to buck Hall off.#SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Frank.#T3##SU#
Frank decides to stand back up.
Frank thumps Hall with a low kick.
Frank scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Hall looks winded!
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frank taking a breather.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Frank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frank after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank connects with a high kick.
Frank lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank scores with a kick to the body.
Frank clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frank thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Frank counters with a body kick.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Frank scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank lands with a right hand.
Hall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Hall ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirus Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Frank there.
Frank delivers a nice body kick.
Frank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank with the inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frank rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Frank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Frank thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frank.
Hall 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.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Frank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Frank lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Frank.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank blocking some punches.
Hall letting Frank take a breather here.
Good body shot from Frank. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Frank with a nice cross.
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Frank lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Frank.
Hall misses with a hook.#CL#
Frank rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Hall is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frank.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Frank avoids the body shot from Hall. #T2#
Frank lands with a cross.
Frank lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Frank.
Frank connects with a crisp jab.
Hall tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Frank works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank lands a front kick.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Frank lands.#T4#
Frank stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frank with a hook.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frank 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Siregar shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Siregar clinches.
Frank is pushing Siregar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Frank is looking to control Siregar's arms but Siregar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank has his back to the cage.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Siregar uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Siregar successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siregar has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Siregar controlling the position.
Frank wants to stand but Siregar has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Siregar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank won't allow Siregar to sweep him here. #SU#
Frank gets to his feet - Siregar follows without any prompting.
Siregar misses the jab.
Siregar fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Siregar dives in and scores a takedown into Frank's guard.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Siregar wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Frank gets to his feet - Siregar follows without any prompting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Siregar.
Frank misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Siregar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Siregar's head.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank tries to work over Siregar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siregar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siregar keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Frank rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siregar is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siregar backwards.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Siregar can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Siregar.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siregar's elbow. #BC#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siregar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siregar 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.
Siregar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
Siregar tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Siregar misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank tries to clinch
and Siregar counters with a straight right hand.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Siregar tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Siregar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Frank misses.
Frank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Siregar misses with a kick to the body.
Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Siregar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siregar gets slowly back to his feet.
Siregar with a poor takedown
and Frank counters with a left and a right that stings Siregar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar avoids a kick to the body.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank throws a leg kick but Siregar moved away.
As Frank backs off Siregar throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Frank cracks Siregar with a good jab.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Frank.
Jab by Frank.
Siregar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Siregar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siregar wants to clinch.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Siregar counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Siregar fails to pull guard.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siregar slowing the pace effectively.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Siregar is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank lands a body punch.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Frank misses with a body punch. #BC#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siregar.
Siregar tries to clinch up.
Siregar swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank throws a series of punches but Siregar moves out of range.
Frank scores with a push kick.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Siregar fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank tries to land a leg kick but Siregar saw it coming and moves away.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siregar's sensitive parts.
Siregar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank throws a head kick that Siregar semi-blocks.
Siregar lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Siregar shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Siregar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Siregar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4##CL#
Frank clinches.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Siregar's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Siregar drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
Frank cracks Siregar with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Frank. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Frank scores with a jab. Siregar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siregar's head backwards.
Siregar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Siregar blocks the body kick.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siregar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Siregar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Siregar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siregar throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Siregar looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank fires out a quick counter leg kick but Siregar just manages to avoid it.
Frank throws a front kick aimed at Siregar's knee but Siregar avoids it well.
Siregar wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Siregar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siregar blocking some punches. #TD2#
Siregar drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank preventing the sweep. #SU#
Frank gets to his feet. Siregar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank tries to work over Siregar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank is trying to stall. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Siregar shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.#CL#
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank is working Siregar over against the cage.
Siregar tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Siregar.
Siregar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siregar.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Siregar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Siregar's head. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Siregar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank throws a body kick that misses.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siregar dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Siregar manages to avoid it.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Siregar under the eye.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Frank tries to clinch but Siregar is having none of it.
Siregar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Frank moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
A shot in the inside from Frank. #T4#
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siregar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frank smiles and moves away.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Siregar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank tries to clinch there but Siregar circles away.
Siregar misses with a jab to the body
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Siregar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Frank counters with a quick kick to the body but Siregar blocks it.
Frank scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frank, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Frank fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Frank misses. #CL#
Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Maxwell. #CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Maxwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Frank gets through Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell controlling the action here for a moment.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Maxwell to work.
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Frank.
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
Maxwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses with a kick to the body
and Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frank down to the mat. Frank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maxwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank lands the left hand.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Maxwell drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank blocks the elbow strike.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maxwell has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maxwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow. #BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Frank was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maxwell dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on Maxwell's head and hops out.
Frank follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frank.
Frank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxwell misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Frank feints a counter leg kick.
Maxwell has a takedown stuffed.
Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Maxwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxwell shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maxwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maxwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maxwell has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maxwell.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Maxwell controls the action.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Frank blocks with his arms.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Frank misses with a body punch. #T1#
Maxwell lands with a right to the head.
Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maxwell.
Frank tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell missing with knees to the body.
Frank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maxwell looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Maxwell is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frank down to the mat. Frank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Frank.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws the kick towards the body but Maxwell avoids it.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.#T3#
Frank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank misses with a right hand #CL#
and Maxwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell controlling the action here for a moment.
Klinx Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
Frank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maxwell. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Maxwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank clobbers Maxwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Maxwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Frank moves away
and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Maxwell 's knee.
Frank thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Maxwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frank misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Maxwell counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell pushes Frank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell lands an uppercut.
Maxwell can't get the takedown.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
Frank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frank tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Frank blocking some punches. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Maxwell shoots in.
Frank steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maxwell is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank looks to land a combination but Maxwell avoids it well.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it. #T1#
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Frank. #CL#
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank wants to stall.
Maxwell stalling against the cage.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank throws a front kick aimed at Maxwell's knee but Maxwell avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Frank gets a clinch. #T2#
Frank presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank digs a right hand underneath Maxwell's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Maxwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxwell controls his hands.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch. #T3#
Frank moves out of range as Maxwell strikes.
Frank was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Maxwell's defenses.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Maxwell. Maxwell maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maxwell.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Frank circles away. #CL2#
Frank has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Frank.
Maxwell has Frank pressed against the cage, preventing Frank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #BC2#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Maxwell slips under a jab.
Frank throws the left hand but Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maxwell has Frank pressed against the cage.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klinx Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Frank is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Smith engages and cracks Frank with a massive lead left hook - Frank tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Smith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calan Smith!

Event: DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Frank with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank swings for the body but White moves out of range.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Frank misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from White.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Frank catches White right on the button with a cross.#T1##CL#
White drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
White is trying to break free.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
White manages to break the clinch.
Frank moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White misses with a head kick.
White misses with the combination.
Frank is looking to slow White down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frank scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks. #T2#
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from White does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank avoids the body shot from White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.#CL2#
Frank clinches with his opponent. #BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White moves to clinch but Frank breaks away
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
Frank throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Frank blocks a head kick by White.
Frank dodges the punch combination from White. #T3#
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White cracks a nice hook into Frank's ribs.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
White misses with a knee strike.
White blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
White manages to break the clinch. #CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Frank. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Frank fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Frank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frank lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frank.
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White misses with the combination.
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 Colins White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Frank misses with a hook to the body
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from White.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White swinging wildly here.
White misses with a body kick.
Frank throws a good cross that connects.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Frank 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.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Frank blocks the leg kick.
Frank feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Frank does it's job there.#T1#
Frank throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it. #CL2#
Frank gets a clinch.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White is trying to break free.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
White throws a leg kick
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank scores with a kick to the body.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White slips a jab from Frank.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Frank throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
White throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colins White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from White.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frank misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #T4#
Frank prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White looking to stall.
White takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
White missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
White is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frank keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
White takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Micah Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White connects with a leg kick.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Frank coming out on top.
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank dodges the punch combination from White.
A head kick misses from Frank.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White staying out of range there.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Frank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a body shot. #CL#
White moves into the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action. #BC#
White manages to break the clinch.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
White is looking to wear down Frank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by White misses
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
White ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot lands for Frank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Frank was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White is looking to clinch.
White tries a low kick but Frank avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frank feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White is looking to counter punch.
Frank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White blocks a leg kick.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Frank rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White closes the distance but Frank moves to the side
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frank.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank very nearly forgot to thank Stoner's Killer Apparel 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: DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Dye.
Frank slips a straight right by Dye.
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
Dye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Dye connects with a body shot.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Dye throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Dye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dye with a body shot.#CL#
Dye closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dye scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Dye lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dye scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dye lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dye tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dye.
Frank tries a body shot but Dye blocks it.
Frank is working Dye over against the cage.#BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dye loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank scores with a hook to the body. Dye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.#CL#
Dye has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dye.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Dye trying to stall but Frank improves his position. #T2#
Dye lands a body punch.
Dye lands a shot to the body.
Dye working aggressively here.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dye takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dye closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Dye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frank stalling against the cage.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Dye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frank.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Dye blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dye tries to clinch but Frank moves away
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dye lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Dye. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dye. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Dye's head.
Dye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Dye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dye moves into the clinch successfully.
Dye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Dye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye blocking some punches.
Dye struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Dye's defenses.
Dye connects with the punch.
A jab from Dye misses.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Dye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dye on the side of the head.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dye throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Dye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank thows a leg kick but Dye checks it
and Dye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##CL#
Dye darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dye scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Dye on the inside.
Frank stalling the fight.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Dye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dye.
A short uppercut from Dye.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dye working aggressively here.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dye misses with some punches.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
Dye being controlled against the cage.
Frank blocking some punches. #T2#
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
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!
Dye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Dye.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Dye checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Frank. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Dye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank blocking some punches.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dye's elbow. #BC2#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Frank connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Dye swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Jack Dye is winning the standup battle so far.
Dye misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a body kick.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Frank thinks about the counter body kick.
Dye throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Dye throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Dye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dye dips to his left and cracks Frank with an uppercut!
Dye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dye throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
Frank lands with a good body shot.
Dye connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dye misses the jab.#T4#
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dye throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
Frank jabs Dye right on the nose. Dye blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Decent striking displayed by Dye there.
Dye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dye closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Dye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Dye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye dominated that second round.
That's time! Dye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dye slips under a jab from Frank.
Some wild striking there from Dye.
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Frank clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dye's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Dye lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frank or not.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank stalling.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Dye.
Frank works on Dye's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dye fails to land.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
A body shot lands from Dye.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dye prevents a body shot from Frank.
Frank trying to stall but Dye improves his position. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Dye.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Dye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
Dye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Dye throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Dye gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Frank lands a left hand. #T3#
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank blocks a body shot from Dye.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Dye has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Dye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Dye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Dye.
Dye struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Dye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
A short left from Frank. #T4#
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Frank.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
A nice left hand lands by Dye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank works on Dye's body with a couple of short punches.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dye digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Dye digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dye up against the cage.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dye 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 459: Flair VS Galeos
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Doomsday has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frank wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank cracks Doomsday with an open hand slap.
Doomsday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doomsday pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Doomsday prevents Frank from breaking the clinch.
Frank stops a takedown attempt from Doomsday. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday cracks Frank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Doomsday lands a body shot.
Doomsday defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Doomsday. Beautiful body shot.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Frank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Doomsday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Doomsday scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
A jab from Doomsday does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Doomsday. #BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doomsday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank scrambles back to his feet.
Doomsday throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Doomsday tries to clinch up
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Frank misses with a looping right.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Doomsday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doomsday dips to his left and cracks Frank with an uppercut!
Doomsday is looking to clinch.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Frank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doomsday misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Frank throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Doomsday there.
Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Doomsday instigates a clinch.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Frank throws a solid leg kick but Doomsday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frank.
Frank misses with a hook #TD2#
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frank won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Frank avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Doomsday lands an overhand right.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Doomsday's corner calls for a 1-2. Doomsday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doomsday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Doomsday misses with the combination.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frank on the side of the head.
Doomsday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doomsday lands a head shot.
Doomsday scores with a jab. Frank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Doomsday.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
Doomsday shoots in but Frank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank defending well as Doomsday loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
A jab from Frank misses.
Doomsday misses with a body punch
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doomsday looks to clinch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Frank misses.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doomsday's knee momentarily.
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Frank misses with a straight right.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Doomsday checks the leg kick.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doomsday misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Doomsday misses with a double jab.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doomsday lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Doomsday gets a clinch.
Doomsday struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Doomsday is leaning against Frank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Doomsday slips a straight right by Frank.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Frank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doomsday jabs Frank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank takes one to the chin there.
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Doomsday loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doomsday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Doomsday throws a good cross that connects.
Doomsday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doomsday swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Frank misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Frank looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Doomsday scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doomsday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doomsday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doomsday misses the body punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Doomsday connects with a looping right hand.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday. #T2#
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Frank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Doomsday checks a low kick from Frank.
Good standup being displayed there by Doomsday as he connects with a hook.
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Frank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Doomsday backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doomsday thuds a left hand into Frank's body.#CL2#
Doomsday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doomsday tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doomsday tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Doomsday back against the cage.
Doomsday is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.#BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target. #T4#
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frank.
Frank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Doomsday misses its intended target.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kronos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doomsday 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Micah Frank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck losing. Losing is mainstream.'.

Event: GC 455: Frank VS Camble
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camble clobbers Frank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Frank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camble works Frank's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Camble.#CL#
Frank instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Camble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Camble finds it's target.
Camble lands a really nice looking cross but Frank seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Camble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Camble throws a hook but Frank blocks it.#T1##CL#
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camble is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camble backwards.
Camble struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Frank. #TD2#
Camble is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Frank can't fight it off and eventually Camble manages to take the fight to the floor. Frank looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Camble wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank wants to sweep here but Camble controlling him for the moment.
Frank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Camble preventing the sweep.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camble.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camble trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
Camble is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Camble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Camble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camble is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Camble is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camble seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Camble has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Frank defend it? Camble steps over the head and cranks it - Frank is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Camble!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Camble!
Mike Camble is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Mike Camble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Micah Frank spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck losing. Losing is mainstream.'.

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Sully closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank wants to clinch.#CL#
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Sully gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Frank lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Sully lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Sully.
Sully has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sully.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sully backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sully wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. #T1#
A short uppercut from Frank.
Sully tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sully tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sully can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Sully.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sully backwards.
Sully blocks an uppercut.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Sully uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Sully wants a takedown.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sully tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sully somewhat.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sully.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank works on Sully's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sully fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Sully.
Sully fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from Sully tenderised Frank's leg. Frank is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Sully avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sully tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sully shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Sully circles away.
Sully avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Frank instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frank breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sully gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sully lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sully swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sully is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sully. #BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sully shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Sully takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
Sully misses with a takedown attempt - Frank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Sully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Frank closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Sully drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Frank pulls Sully in close to his closed guard and prevents Sully from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sully takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sully shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank tries to sprawl out of it but Sully keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sully throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sully darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sully's elbow.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Sully uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sully looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Frank gets a clinch.
Sully has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sully tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sully.#T1#
Sully is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Micah Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sully wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sully goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frank prevents it.
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sully blocks an uppercut.
Frank cracks Sully with a nice body shot.
A short right from Frank.
Sully prevents a body shot from Frank.
Frank is leaning against Sully and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Frank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullys head.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sully is breathing heavily.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank lands a body shot.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
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!
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sully blocks a body shot from Frank.
Sully blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sully tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank avoids a wild elbow strike from Sully.
Sully drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frank gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank wants to clinch up but Sully keeps it at a distance.
Sully wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Sully swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
Sully tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Sully shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Frank darts in and clinches Sully up against the cage.
Sully struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank lands a left hand. #T4#
Sully blocks an uppercut.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank blocks a body shot from Sully.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Sully's takedown attempt.
Sully is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sully backwards.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Sully is rocked!
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!
Frank gets through Sully's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sully is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Sully blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Sully misses with some punches.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Sully.
Frank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullys head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank working aggressively here.
Sully's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frank dips a shoulder and cracks Sully with a mighty uppercut! Sully falls back against the cage and Frank unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sully is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Frank screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Frank!
An out of breath Micah Frank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jake Sully spoke after the fight, saying 'In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself.'.

Event: GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lisko.
Jordan Lisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank blocks a head kick by Lisko.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Lisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank with a jab.
Lisko avoids the head kick by Frank.
Lisko lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Lisko misses.
Lisko tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank throws a fast counter high kick but Lisko manages to duck under it in time.
Frank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Lisko clinches. #BC2#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Frank.
Lisko throws a counter high kick but Frank was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Lisko misses with a kick to the body.
Frank throws a head kick but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Lisko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank 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 Lisko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lisko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lisko 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.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Frank.#CL#
Lisko clinches.
Frank is trying to force a seperation but Lisko has the dominant position.
Lisko stalling.
Lisko lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisko has Frank pushed against the cage.#T2#
Lisko lands a nice knee to the body.
Lisko is stalling here.
Frank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lisko obliges.#BC2#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank looks to land a combination but Lisko avoids it well.
Lisko is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
Lisko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Lisko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lisko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Lisko throws a push kick but Frank slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL#
Lisko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lisko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank scores with a head kick. Lisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Frank misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lisko.
An attempted straight right counter from Lisko misses the target.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank looks for the body kick but Lisko saw that one coming.
As Frank backs away, Lisko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lisko thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lisko.
Frank moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lisko jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.#CL2#
Frank rushes Lisko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Lisko won't allow it. #BC2#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Lisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Lisko ducks down to avoid it.
Frank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lisko.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Lisko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lisko trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lisko with a knee to the head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lisko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Frank as the two fighters clinch.
Lisko trying to stall but Frank improves his position.
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 Jordan Lisko will probably get the nod.
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#
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lisko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lisko tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank blocks a low kick nicely.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Lisko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frank tries to bum rush Lisko with a series of wild strikes but Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Lisko ducks down to avoid it.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank misses with a two punch combination.
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Lisko.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Frank backs away, Lisko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Frank lands but Lisko takes it in his stride.
Micah Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lisko tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Lisko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Frank throws a head kick but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank cracks Lisko with a good jab.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Frank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lisko.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Lisko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Frank. Those never looked like landing.
Lisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a one two combo.
Frank throws a hook but Lisko avoids it easily.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank throws a solid leg kick but Lisko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frank.
Frank scores with a head kick.
Lisko throws a front kick aimed at Frank's knee but Frank avoids it well.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Frank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frank throws a leg kick but Lisko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Lisko's shoulder, as Lisko tries to avoid the shot.
Frank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Frank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lisko. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Lisko. #T3#
Lisko connects with the punch.
Lisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Lisko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank is looking for the big counter here.
Lisko dodges the punch combination from Frank. #CL#
Lisko rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Frank avoiding damage as Lisko throws knees to the body.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Lisko has him pressed against the cage.
Lisko stalling in the clinch but Frank improves position.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Lisko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lisko.
Frank is trying to break free.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lisko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lisko prevents Frank from breaking the clinch.
Lisko lands a nice knee to the body.
Frank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lisko stalling in the clinch but Frank improves position. #BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lisko throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lisko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank scores with a hook to the body. Lisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Lisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lisko has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisko throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lisko.
Lisko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lisko wants to clinch
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lisko checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Lisko throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Lisko blocks the body kick.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lisko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lisko. That's going to slow Frank down.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lisko tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Lisko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Lisko moves out of range easily.
Frank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lisko.
Lisko fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lisko throws a low kick but Frank avoids it.
Lisko is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lisko gets a clinch.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lisko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lisko wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Lisko moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lisko blocks an uppercut.
Frank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Lisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lisko throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.#CL#
Lisko gets a clinch.
Lisko keeps control of Frank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank is trying to push Lisko away but Lisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lisko back to the cage. Frank follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Lisko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lisko misses with a body punch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank blocks an elbow strike.
Lisko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Lisko throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Lisko moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank counters with a left and a right that stings Lisko. #CL#
Lisko clinches.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Lisko looking to throw knees to the head but Frank is blocking nicely.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan Lisko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Lisko.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Lisko misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lisko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lisko.
Lisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Lisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Lisko's head but Lisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lisko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Frank clinches.
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!
Lisko is trying to stall.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Frank wants to break free but Lisko has control.
Lisko tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frank avoids it.
Frank letting Lisko take a breather here.
Lisko blocking some punches.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Lisko is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
I think Frank 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Oysten slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Oysten off the cage and back into range.
Frank throws a head kick that Oysten semi-blocks.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Oysten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Oysten feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oysten attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Oysten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Oysten moved away.
Frank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oysten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oysten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oysten scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frank tries to clinch up but Oysten circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oysten dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Oysten seems unphased.
Oysten shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oysten defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Oysten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Oysten moves away from the strike by Frank.
Oysten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oysten moves out of range of the body kick.
Oysten avoids the head kick by Frank.
Oysten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Frank throws a combination. Oysten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Frank.#CL2#
Oysten gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Oysten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oysten fails to pull guard.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseth Oysten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Oysten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Oysten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oysten eats them both and turns towards Frank to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Frank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oysten backs up against the cage.
Frank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oysten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Oysten feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Frank gets a clinch.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Oysten fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank lands a right hand.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Oysten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oysten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oysten wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Oysten 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##T4#
Oysten is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oysten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Oysten seems to be looking for submissions.
Frank gets full guard.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Oysten looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank cracks Oysten with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frank lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oysten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Frank darts in and clinches Oysten up against the cage.
Micah Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank misses with some punches.
Oysten takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Frank lands a jab.#TD#
Oysten looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Oysten drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.
Frank has Oysten pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oysten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oysten is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oysten preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank pulls Oysten in close to prevent any damage.
Oysten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Oysten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oysten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frank is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oysten, into his guard. #REVB#
Frank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oysten is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oysten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Oysten 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.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Oysten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oysten trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oysten trying to move into half guard but instead Frank has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Oysten is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Oysten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Oysten tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Oysten trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Oysten looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Oysten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oysten has Frank in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Frank clinches up with Oysten and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Oysten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseth Oysten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Oysten's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Oysten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oysten jumps guard but Frank stands there with Oysten around his waist. Oysten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank holds him up against the cage and eventually Oysten drops back down to his feet.
Oysten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oysten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Frank lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Oysten fails to pull guard.
Oysten tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank!
Frank throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Oysten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oysten trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
Oysten wants to pass the guard but Frank is defending well.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oysten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oysten is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Oysten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank is doing well to control the position and prevent Oysten from advancing to side control.
Oysten is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Frank reverses the position - he's now on top in Oysten's guard.
Oysten trying to control the position.
Micah Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oysten looking for a sweep. Not yet Oysten, not yet. #SUB#
Oysten is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Oysten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.#T4#
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Oysten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Oysten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oysten being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Oysten looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frank passes into side control.
Arseth Oysten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oysten misses with a strike from the bottom.

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

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

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

Event: GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Frank looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Blade Wolf has been cut.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Frank throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Frank.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank misses with a looping right.#T1##CL#
Frank clinches with his opponent.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank. #BC#
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank goes for a small jab and connects. Now Frank goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Wolf stumbles back but Frank runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Wolf to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Wolf will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Micah Frank!
After winning the bout, Micah Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Fochi 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 been hearing reports that Fochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fochi misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fochi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frank throws a body punch but Fochi moves out of range.
Fochi lands a body shot.
Fochi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Fochi connects with the punch.
Fochi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Fochi tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fochi throws a sloppy body shot
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Fochi.
Fochi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Fochi moves out of range easily.
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Fochi cracks Frank with a good jab.
Fochi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fochi fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank throws a counter combo.
Frank throws a hook but Fochi avoids it easily.
Fochi tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Fochi takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Fochi has been cut.
Frank tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Fochi counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Fochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank prevents Fochi from improving position.
Fochi working away.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Fochi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fochi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3##SUB#
Fochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fochi tries to move to mount but Frank blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Fochi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fochi's guard! Nice work there by Frank! #T4#
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fochi is trying to control the position but Frank postures up. #SUB#
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Fochi's legs - danger averted.
Fochi looking to control.
Frank won't allow Fochi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fochi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fochi'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#
Fochi throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fochi is out of range and Frank settles back down.
Fochi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Michael Fochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank throws a good cross that connects.
Frank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Fochi.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Fochi scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank moves out of range as Fochi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank works over Fochi's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank avoids the body shot from Fochi.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Fochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fochi takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fochi takes one to the side of the head.
Fochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Frank throws a counter combo.
Fochi misses with a two punch combination.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Frank. Beautiful body shot.
Frank throws a lazy head kick
and Fochi counters with a left and a right that stings Frank.
Fochi throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Fochi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Fochi passes to full mount!
Frank has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fochi's lack of action. #SUB#
Fochi is working for a kimura but Frank is defending it quite comfortably.
Fochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Fochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Fochi 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.
Fochi is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fochi is pressing down on Frank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frank is holding on for now.
Well, if Fochi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Fochi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Frank is defending against the submission attempts here by Fochi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fochi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fochi's cut.
That's time! Fochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fochi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frank misses the jab.
Fochi is looking to wear down Frank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Fochi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving. #SUB#
Fochi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank wants to control from the top but Fochi keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Fochi has an active guard here but Frank has managed to pass into half guard.
Fochi trying to control here. #SUB#
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily. #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.
Fochi gets full guard.#SUB#
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Fochi's legs - danger averted.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Fochi trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fochi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fochi is trying to control the position but Frank postures up. #SUB#
Fochi working for submissions but it's allowed Frank to get to half guard.
Fochi tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fochi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fochi wants to improve his position but instead Frank has moved into half guard.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Fochi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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 Michael Fochi.
Well Fochi 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fochi!

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Frank tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frank in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Virtainen shoots in.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen misses the body punch
and Virtainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virtainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Virtainen wants to break free but Frank has control.
Virtainen tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Virtainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank keeps control of Virtainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtainen tries a body shot but Frank blocks it. #BC#
Virtainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frank tries to avoid it but Virtainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frank to the ground. Frank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank tries to clinch up but Virtainen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Frank pushes Virtainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtainen misses with a body punch.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtainen. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
A short left from Frank.
I was talking to Virtainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank has Virtainen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Virtainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Frank clinches up with Virtainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtainen is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Virtainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen. #BC#
Virtainen breaks from the clinch.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Virtainen.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtainen. Virtainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target. #T2#
Virtainen connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Virtainen looking for a takedown. #BC#
Virtainen manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Virtainen is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Oh Virtainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank misses with some punches.
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
A short right from Virtainen on the inside.
Virtainen wants to break free but Frank has control.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank prevents Virtainen from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A slow jab from Virtainen misses its intended target. #CL2#
Virtainen tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frank unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Virtainen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Frank is unloading with more strikes now! Virtainen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Frank!
Micah Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Frank.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tarlah blocks a head kick by Frank.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank throws a head kick but Tarlah moves out of range.
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVB#
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Tarlah has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
Frank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank misses with an uppercut
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Frank misses #CL#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank connects with a crisp jab.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Frank throws a series of punches but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah advances to half guard.
Frank has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frank to regain full guard.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah has Frank pulled in close to control his posture.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #T3#
Frank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tarlah seems keen to control Frank's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlah off to one side.
A jab from Frank misses.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarlah's head.#TD#
Tarlah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frank is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.#TD#
Tarlah feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah stands and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Tarlah lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Frank's head but Frank avoids it well.#T1#
An elbow from Tarlah crashes against the mat.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frank is avoiding damage well.
Frank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tarlah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah 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.#T2#
Frank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Tarlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frank, up you get!
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Frank misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Frank has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Tarlah throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Tarlah slips a nice elbow through Frank's hands, connecting with Frank's forehead.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Tarlah is nestled in close to Frank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Frank is rocked!
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah looks to land a strike but Frank avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Der Ley tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Der Ley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Der Ley's defenses.
No joy there for Der Ley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Der Ley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Der Ley's head but Der Ley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Der Ley throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Der Ley is able to avoid easily.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Der Ley throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Der Ley looks to land a combination but Frank avoids it well.
Der Ley misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Der Ley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Der Ley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Der Ley throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Frank.
Der Ley cracks Frank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Der Ley ducks under a wild hook from Frank.#CL2#
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Der Ley. Der Ley maintains the clinch.
Der Ley throws a head punch that misses.
Frank lands a right hand.
Come on Frank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Der Ley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Der Ley missing with knees to the body.
Der Ley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Der Ley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Der Ley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Der Ley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Der Ley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Der Ley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Der Ley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Der Ley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Der Ley.
Frank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Der Ley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Der Ley tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Der Ley is looking to clinch.
Der Ley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Der Ley gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Der Ley misses with a few strikes there.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Der Ley is looking to chop away at Frank's legs.
Der Ley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frank.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Der Ley.
Some bone on bone action there as Der Ley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Der Ley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Frank's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Der Ley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Der Ley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Ley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank lands an overhand right.
Der Ley slips a jab from Frank.#T4#
Frank misses with a low kick.
Der Ley tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Der Ley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Der Ley throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Der Ley throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Der Ley.
Frank misses with a hook. Der Ley ducked under it nicely.
Frank scores with a hook to the body. Der Ley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Der Ley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Frank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Der Ley.
Frank with a nice cross.
Frank avoids the body shot from Der Ley.
Der Ley connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Der Ley has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Der Ley wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Der Ley blocks a jab.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Der Ley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Der Ley's head but Der Ley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Der Ley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank avoids the head kick by Der Ley.
A big left from Frank misses.
Der Ley 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.
Der Ley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Der Ley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Der Ley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Der Ley tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank thuds his right hand into Der Ley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Der Ley ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Der Ley throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Der Ley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
A combination from Der Ley does no damage.
Der Ley tries to clinch up.
Der Ley misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank walks into a straight right hand from Der Ley.
Der Ley cracks Frank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Der Ley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Der Ley can do to turn this around?
Frank throws a hook but Der Ley avoids it easily.
Der Ley ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Der Ley wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Der Ley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Der Ley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Der Ley misses with a hook.
Frank tried to counter with a leg kick but Der Ley avoided it.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Der Ley ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Der Ley moves away and avoids it.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Der Ley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Frank punishes Der Ley's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Der Ley misses its intended target.
Frank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Der Ley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank punishes Der Ley's body with a nice straight punch.
Frank cracks Der Ley with an open hand slap.
Frank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Der Ley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Der Ley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Der Ley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Der Ley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Der Ley moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Der Ley.
Der Ley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Der Ley is looking to score with low kicks.
Der Ley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Der Ley moves out of range and Frank only half commits.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Der Ley tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Der Ley fails with a takedown attempt.
Der Ley tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Der Ley blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Der Ley.
Der Ley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Der Ley lands with an overhand left.
Der Ley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Der Ley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Ley.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Der Ley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Der Ley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Der Ley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Der Ley's head.
Der Ley blocks a leg kick.
Der Ley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Frank.
Frank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank swings for the body but Der Ley moves out of range.
Der Ley misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Der Ley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Der Ley. That did some damage!
Der Ley tries a head kick but it misses.
Der Ley misses with a leg kick
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Der Ley walks into a jab.
Der Ley takes one on the button.
Der Ley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Der Ley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank swings for the body but Der Ley moves out of range.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Der Ley moves away and avoids it.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Der Ley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Der Ley defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Der Ley tries to work over Frank's front leg with a kick but Frank checks it.
Der Ley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Der Ley looks to land a combination but Frank avoids it well. #CL2#
Der Ley darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Der Ley scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Der Ley looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Frank cracks Der Ley with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Ley tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Der Ley checks a leg kick nicely.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Der Ley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Frank on the inside. #BC#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Der Ley to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank feints and then cracks Der Ley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Der Ley down.
Der Ley with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frank lands a front kick.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Der Ley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Der Ley off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Frank lands a jab to Der Ley's midsection.
Frank with a nice cross.
Der Ley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Der Ley is rocked!
Der Ley cracks Frank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frank jabs Der Ley right on the nose. Der Ley blinks but takes it well.
Der Ley is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Der Ley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Micah Frank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Der Ley scores with a body shot.
Der Ley seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Der Ley was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Der Ley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Der Ley misses with a double jab.
Der Ley is looking to clinch.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Der Ley, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Der Ley moves away and avoids it.
Der Ley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Der Ley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Ley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Der Ley moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Der Ley looking to slow down the pace here.
Der Ley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Der Ley tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Der Ley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Van Der Ley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Der Ley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank lands with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Our winner, Micah Frank, 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: TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Gacy looks to clinch
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gacy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gacy goes for a double leg but Frank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frank continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gacy blocking some punches.
Gacy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it. #BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gacy tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gacy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Gacy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! #REVB#
Gacy is looking to reverse the position.
Frank controlling the position.
Gacy is trying to improve his position.
Gacy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gacy tries to kick Frank off but Frank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gacy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gacy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank is taking a breather. Gacy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gacy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gacy tries to get out of the position.
Gacy is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Gacy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Frank manages to mount him!
Gacy tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Gacy is looking to get to half guard.
Gacy wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank avoids the attempt from Gacy to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Gacy shoots and misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Gacy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Gacy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a looping right.#TD#
Gacy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gacy tries to stand but Frank is controlling his head. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gacy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gacy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Gacy is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gacy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #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.
Frank tries to buck Gacy off but Gacy is having none of it.
Gacy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Frank is right now.
Gacy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Gacy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy prevents Frank from improving his position.
Gacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
John Wayne Gacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Frank is looking to control Gacy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frank avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gacy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Wayne Gacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Gacy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Gacy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gacy darts in trying to clinch
and Gacy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gacy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gacy looks to clinch
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Gacy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy throws a big elbow that misses.
Gacy looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frank 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. #T1#
Gacy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gacy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frank puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gacy tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Gacy controlling the position well.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gacy wants to control the action here but instead Frank manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Gacy tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Gacy is looking to get to half guard.
Gacy gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gacy pushes Frank off looking to stand but Frank dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gacy is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gacy wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Gacy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank connects with a leg kick.

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

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

Event: TK 4: Joukahainen
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Ruthlessness misses with a lunging right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand. #TD#
Ruthlessness throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frank was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruthlessness finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruthlessness defends well.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruthlessness 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruthlessness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruthlessness connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruthlessness loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ruthlessness throwing strikes but missing.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ruthlessness has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruthlessness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Ruthlessness slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruthlessness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruthlessness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Ruthlessness scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruthlessness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Ruthlessness missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruthlessness postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a couple of elbows.
Ruthlessness loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruthlessness with a nice head shot there.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruthlessness throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruthlessness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthlessness postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ruthlessness cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Ruthlessness lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruthlessness postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Ruthlessness with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruthlessness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ruthlessness 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#
Ruthlessness shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruthlessness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Frank tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruthlessness is wise to it.
Ruthlessness scores with a punch to the head.
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruthlessness throws out the jab.
Ruthlessness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frank on the side of the head.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruthlessness fails with the takedown
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Ruthlessness. 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.
Frank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruthlessness.
Frank slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Frank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into range.#T1##TD#
Ruthlessness closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frank did well to prevent Ruthlessness getting side control.
Ray Ruthlessness overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruthlessness missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruthlessness thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Ruthlessness lands strikes from half guard.
Frank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruthlessness throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Ruthlessness thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Frank regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruthlessness postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Ruthlessness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruthlessness working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruthlessness postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Ruthlessness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ruthlessness wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruthlessness takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ruthlessness closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frank to the mat! Frank manages to get full guard.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruthlessness throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruthlessness stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruthlessness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank pulls Ruthlessness in close to prevent any damage.
Ruthlessness throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Frank postures up.
Ruthlessness managing to control the position.
Ruthlessness continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ruthlessness dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruthlessness'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##CL#
Ruthlessness instigates a clinch.
Ruthlessness is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Ruthlessness is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Ruthlessness lands a jab.
Ruthlessness looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Ruthlessness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ruthlessness looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Ruthlessness drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruthlessness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruthlessness throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruthlessness's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVB#
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruthlessness pulls Frank in to control the position.
Frank trying to control but Ruthlessness is working from the bottom.
Ruthlessness working a defensive guard here. #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.
Ruthlessness bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. #REVR#
Ruthlessness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank trying to control the position.
Ruthlessness is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruthlessness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruthlessness is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Ruthlessness throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Ruthlessness throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruthlessness working a defensive guard here.
Ruthlessness has control of Frank's left arm, preventing Frank from doing any damage.
Ruthlessness thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ruthlessness pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruthlessness throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruthlessness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruthlessness steps away.#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.
Ruthlessness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruthlessness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ruthlessness has managed to clinch.
Ruthlessness has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruthlessness lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruthlessness digs a good body shot into Frank's ribs.
Ruthlessness wants to clinch.
Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ruthlessness showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruthlessness 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Copeland takes one to the chin there.
Copeland tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Copeland scores with a jab to the head.
Frank with a hook.
Copeland slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Copeland misses the target.#KD2#
Frank steps into range and cracks Copeland with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Copeland flops backwards and Frank dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Copeland is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kenneth Copeland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Copeland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copeland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Copeland seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Copeland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Copeland is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Frank has latched onto it... Big trouble! Frank pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Copeland is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Frank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Frank!
A relieved looking Darius Frank 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: GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Copeland throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Copeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Copeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Copeland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Copeland, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper wants to counter with a clinch but Copeland pushes him away.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Copeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Copeland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Cooper scores with a three punch combo!
Cooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Copeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Copeland has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Copeland. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Copeland lands with a right hand.
Cooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Copeland drives through and clinches with Cooper against the cage. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Copeland pushes Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooper's efforts to push away.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Copeland connects with a right hand. Cooper shakes it off.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Copeland avoids it well. #CL#
Cooper gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland misses with a body punch. #BC#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Copeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland dips to his left and cracks Cooper with an uppercut!
Cooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Copeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooper's head backwards.#T3#
Cooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alex Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Copeland tenderised Cooper's leg. Cooper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Copeland is avoiding it.
Copeland scores with a leg kick.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Copeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Copeland is looking to counter punch.
Cooper looks winded!
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Copeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Copeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Copeland has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Kenneth Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Copeland. That snapped Cooper's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Copeland.
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Cooper. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.#T4#
Copeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Copeland. #CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland lands an uppercut.
Copeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Copeland connects with a crisp jab.
Copeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper being controlled against the cage.
Copeland presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Copeland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Copeland 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.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Cooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Copeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Kenneth Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Copeland takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Copeland digs a good body shot into Cooper's ribs.#CL#
Copeland moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooper under the eye.#CL#
Copeland rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Copeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Copeland is stalling here. #T1#
Cooper prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Kenneth Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Copeland keeps him there for the moment.
Copeland prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Copeland scores with a jab to the head.
Copeland lands with a cross.
Copeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Copeland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Copeland avoids them all with ease.
Copeland throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Copeland catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Copeland 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.
Copeland scores with a nice right hand.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react.
Cooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooper defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Copeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Copeland digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Copeland thuds his right hand into Cooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Copeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Copeland stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Copeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Copeland digs a good body shot into Cooper's ribs.
Cooper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Copeland has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Copeland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Copeland lands with a straight right. Cooper didn't see that one coming.
Copeland lands with a hook. Cooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Copeland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Copeland scores with a jab. Cooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Copeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Copeland.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Copeland counters with a straight right hand.
Copeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper 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.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Copeland.
Nice shot lands for Copeland.
Copeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Copeland avoids them all with ease.
Copeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Copeland lands with a right hand. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Copeland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooper misses with a combination
and Copeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Copeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Copeland.
Copeland throws out a powerful jab.
Copeland slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Copeland scores with a nice head shot.
Cooper walks into a left hand.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Copeland counters with a leg kick.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Copeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Copeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Copeland.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Copeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Copeland jabs Cooper right on the nose. Cooper blinks but takes it well.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copeland lands a left hand. #BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Copeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Copeland scores with a jab. Cooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Copeland cracks a nice hook into Cooper's ribs.#CL#
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Copeland scores with a jab to the head.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Copeland rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Copeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Copeland.
A short uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland 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.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Copeland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alex Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.#CL#
Copeland rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Cooper throws a right hand that Copeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Copeland also avoids with ease.
Kenneth Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Copeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
As Cooper looks to move away, Copeland throws a big counter combo but Cooper just gets out of the way.#T4#
Cooper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Copeland lands with a hook. Cooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Copeland. #CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
Cooper tries to circle away but Copeland has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Copeland. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alex Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Copeland lands a jab to the nose.
Cooper throws a right hand that Copeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Copeland also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland!

Event: GDL 82: Roughneck VS Winks
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montgomery back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Copeland lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland 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.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery keeps control of Copeland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland tries to break free but Montgomery pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it. #BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copeland.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Copeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Copeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland misses with a body shot.
Copeland takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland stalls.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Copeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kenneth Copeland has been cut.#T3#
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Copeland is blocking nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery looks winded!#BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Copeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Montgomery off the cage and back into range.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.
Montgomery defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Copeland.#CL2#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Copeland letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Montgomery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Copeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Copeland works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Copeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Kenneth Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Montgomery throws a counter combo.
Copeland throws a low kick but Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Copeland.
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Copeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland scores with a one two! Montgomery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland misses the jab.
Montgomery wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Copeland - just one landing.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montgomery just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Copeland lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
Montgomery has Copeland pressed against the cage, preventing Copeland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland is looking to break free of the clinch but Montgomery has double underhooks.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Copeland forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montgomery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Copeland's face.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Copeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copeland.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Copeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Copeland missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Copeland.
A low kick from Copeland misses #CL2#
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery is trying to stall.
A short right from Copeland on the inside. #T1#
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Montgomery has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.#T2#
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montgomery has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Copeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Copeland lands with a right hand.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Copeland darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Copeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Copeland clinches.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Copeland blocks with his arms.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Copeland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenneth Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland. #T4#
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Copeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland lands a body punch. #BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Copeland misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a hook.#CL2#
Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montgomery blocking some punches. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021

#R1#
Baldeli throws a lazy head kick
and Copeland counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Baldeli looking to score a takedown here. Copeland is defending well but Baldeli drives through and ends up in Copeland's guard.
Baldeli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baldeli throwing strikes but missing.
Baldeli connects with a couple of short punches.
Copeland is trying to keep Baldeli in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Baldeli from controlling successfully.
Baldeli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Baldeli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baldeli is one step ahead there.
Copeland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldeli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baldeli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baldeli wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Copeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baldeli.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baldeli manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Copeland. No joy for Baldeli on that attempt. #CL#
Baldeli gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baldeli breaks the clinch.
Baldeli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Copeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Copeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baldeli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baldeli.
Baldeli is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Copeland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baldeli presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Copeland tries to reverse the position but Baldeli maintains control.
Copeland wants to control but Baldeli is having none of it.
Baldeli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Copeland is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Baldeli with the ground and pound from mount.
Baldeli controlling from the full mount.
Baldeli working Copeland over with strikes here. #SUB#
Baldeli is working for a guillotine from mount but Copeland frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldeli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norberto Baldeli dominated that round.
That's time! Baldeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Copeland misses with a hook
and Baldeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baldeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Copeland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baldeli with a body shot.
Baldeli wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Copeland.
Copeland lands a slapping body shot.
Baldeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Copeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baldeli rather than just go for the knockout.
Baldeli with a hook.
Baldeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Copeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baldeli counters with a two punch combo.
Norberto Baldeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Copeland misses.
It looked like Baldeli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baldeli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldeli wants to clinch but Copeland slips to the side
and Copeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldeli blocks a jab.
Baldeli tries to counter with a takedown but Copeland is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baldeli cracks Copeland with a good jab.
Copeland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baldeli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Copeland digs a good body shot into Baldeli's ribs.
Kenneth Copeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baldeli backs up against the cage.
Baldeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldeli defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Copeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldeli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Copeland pushes Baldeli up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldeli looking for a takedown.
Copeland lands a body shot.
Baldeli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baldeli.
Copeland stops a takedown attempt from Baldeli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Baldeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland is trying to stall.
Copeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baldeli backwards.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Baldeli controls the action.
Baldeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Copeland's efforts to push away.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Copeland's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Baldeli looking to stall.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Baldeli tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baldeli fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Copeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Baldeli gets a double leg takedown into Copeland's guard.
Baldeli is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Copeland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldeli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldeli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Baldeli from controlling successfully.
Copeland trying to keep a closed guard but Baldeli is proving a slippery customer.
Baldeli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baldeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baldeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baldeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baldeli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land.
Copeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Copeland trying to stall but Baldeli improves his position.
Copeland tries to break the clinch but Baldeli is controlling the position. #TD#
Baldeli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Copeland uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldeli keeping moving, preventing Copeland from controlling successfully.
Copeland throws a big right hand that misses.
Copeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Copeland prevents Baldeli from getting back to his feet.
Copeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Baldeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Baldeli from controlling successfully.
Baldeli postures up. #SU#
Baldeli gets to his feet - Copeland follows without any prompting.
Copeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldeli throws a wild body kick that Copeland sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baldeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baldeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baldeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Copeland stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Baldeli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Copeland doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baldeli.
Copeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baldeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Baldeli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Baldeli persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baldeli goes for a double leg but Copeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Copeland continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Baldeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Copeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baldeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Copeland! But no joy.#T3#
Copeland scores with a jab to the body.
Baldeli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Copeland finds it's target.
Copeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Copeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baldeli under the eye.
Copeland tries to clinch but Baldeli moves out of range.
Baldeli walks into a left hand.
Copeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baldeli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Copeland 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 looping hook to the body misses from Copeland. Baldeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Baldeli is avoiding it.
Baldeli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldeli misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baldeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baldeli.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land.
Copeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baldeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Copeland's efforts to push away.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland stops a takedown attempt from Baldeli.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Copeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Copeland 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland!

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