Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Leader's side.
Strong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Strong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Leader's knee but Leader avoids it well.
Strong scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Leader throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Leader tried to score with a low kick but Strong checks it.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong feints and then cracks Leader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leader down. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Leader down.
Strong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strong punishes Leader's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Strong finds it's way through Leader's defenses. #T3#
Strong moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Strong throws a leg kick but Leader sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong digs a good hook to Leader's body.
Strong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leader is out of range and Strong settles back down.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong punishes Leader's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Leader misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong catches Leader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strong misses with a low kick as Leader jumps back.#CL2#
Leader has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader clobbers Strong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong lands a nice hook to Leader's body. Leader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leader throws a sloppy head kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong defending well as Leader loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Strong with a jab.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Strong.
Leader moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Leader misses.
Leader thumps Strong with a low kick.#T2#
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Strong catches Leader right on the button with a cross.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Strong slams his shin into Leader's torso.
Leader misses with a hook to the body
and Strong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Leader's head. #T3#
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Leader walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Strong connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Strong.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leader can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Leader misses
and Strong counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Leader's belly button to the back.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strong lands the left hand.
Leader throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Leader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Leader throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leader. That did some damage!
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.#T1#
Leader gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leader under the eye.
LaDaniel Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Strong lunges at Leader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leader's hand.
Strong jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Leader closes the distance and clinches.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Leader misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leader 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.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Strong has Leader pressed against the cage, preventing Leader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leader at a distance.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong feints a jab promting Leader to slip. Strong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leader walks into a stiff left hand from Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Strong.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
A very excited looking LaDaniel Strong 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: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Leader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuffin throws an off balance right hand
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuffin swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
Leader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuffin.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader avoids the head kick by McGuffin.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin avoids the head kick by Leader.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader throws out a loose jab but McGuffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuffin misses with a head kick.
McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily. #T1#
McGuffin lands with a good body shot.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Leader sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuffin!
McGuffin throws a front kick aimed at Leader's knee but Leader avoids it well.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
As McGuffin backs away, Leader returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuffin 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.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leader lands a head shot.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin lands with a hook. Leader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Leader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
Leader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leader takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
Leader throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuffin avoids it.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuffin as he connects with a hook.
McGuffin misses with a double jab
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Leader lands a big head kick that sends McGuffin tumbling to the mat! Leader takes a step backwards and waves McGuffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McGuffin is rocked!
McGuffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
McGuffin seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuffin with the inside leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a looping left.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin wants to counter with a clinch but Leader pushes him away.
McGuffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leader circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
McGuffin connects with the punch.
Donk. Leader catches McGuffin right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick.
Leader drops his hands momentarily and McGuffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Leader moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuffin blocks a jab.
McGuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leader is fending him off so far but McGuffin persists. Nope, Leader circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Leader lands.
McGuffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leader lands a nice hook to McGuffin's body. McGuffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Leader drops McGuffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuffin looks back up at him and smiles so Leader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
McGuffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there
and Leader counters with a crisp right that sends McGuffin to the canvas! Leader follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Noeigati tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Noeigati misses its intended target.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader misses with a body shot
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a big shot that misses.
Leader throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noeigati drops his hands momentarily and Leader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Noeigati's shoulder, as Noeigati tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Noeigati lands a big head kick that sends Leader tumbling to the mat! Noeigati takes a step backwards and waves Leader back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Leader is rocked!
Noeigati lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Leader - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Noeigati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A victorious Benjamin Noeigati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Leader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Leader's defenses.
Leader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Leader.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Leader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leader has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leader misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Leader should have avoided that one.
Leader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader motions for Harris to come forward. Leader throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Leader instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Leader's ribcage. Leader let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Leader takes one to the chin there.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leader jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Leader swings for the body but Harris moves out of range. #CL2#
Leader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris blocking some punches. #T2#
Leader misses with a punch to the body.
Leader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leader lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leader tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Leader looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris scores with the left hand. Leader knows he should have avoided that one.
Leader lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Leader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab. #T3#
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Leader's head back.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Leader is rocked!
Leader gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Harris gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Leader is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Leader misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rolls.
Leader fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rolls just manages to avoid it.
Rolls looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Leader swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls throws a lazy uppercut
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leader.
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Rolls - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leader has time to react.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Leader saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leader staying out of range there.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a right hand to the body.
Rolls misses with a right hand
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leader defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Rolls misses with a hook
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolls stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Rolls lands with a nice combination. Leader backs away looking to recover.
We've been informed that Rolls 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.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Leader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rolls takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Rolls lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Rolls saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Leader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rolls doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolls thows a leg kick but Leader checks it
and Leader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Bubba Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Rolls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leader in his tracks.
Rolls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leader throws out a powerful jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leader.
Rolls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Rolls cracks Leader with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Leader swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Rolls misses.
Leader misses with a body kick.
Leader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls connects with a looping right hand.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Leader throws a quick counter head kick but Rolls was just out of range.#T4#
Leader scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Rolls throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leader was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolls finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls advances to half guard.
Leader keeping control of the position.
Leader won't allow Rolls to pass to mount.
Leader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rolls scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leader desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rolls dominated that round.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rolls misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolls.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolls connects with the punch.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.
Leader appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Rolls throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Leader went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rolls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Leader.
Rolls slips under a jab from Leader.
Rolls 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.
Leader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rolls wants to clinch but Leader slips to the side
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leader jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rolls throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader slips a straight right by Rolls.
Rolls scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Bubba Rolls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rolls does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Leader as Rolls shoots in.
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Rolls.
Rolls with a poor takedown
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Rolls slips under a jab.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rolls thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Rolls 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.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rollss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rolls to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Leader.
Rolls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Leader throws a hook but Rolls avoids it easily.
Rolls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader lands an overhand right.
Leader with a hook.
Rolls swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rolls is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leader misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader blocks it.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Leader. That's going to slow Rolls down.
Rolls throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Rolls's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls lands a jab to the head.
Leader takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
A big left from Leader misses.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolls scores with a jab to the body.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Leader misses with a low kick as Rolls jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Rolls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolls misses with a body shot.
Rolls throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls misses with a looping right.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
Leader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolls takes a step back to recover.
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Leader as Rolls shoots in.
Nice jab there from Rolls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolls. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Leader throws a jab when Rolls was well out of range.
Rolls throws out a powerful jab.
Rolls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target.
Leader avoids the body shot from Rolls.
Rolls dives in for a single leg takedown but Leader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick from Leader, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolls misses with a double jab.
Rolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
A shot to the body from Rolls misses
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Nice body punch from Leader.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Rolls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rolls misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Leader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.
Leader blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Rolls.
Rolls misses with a hook.
Rolls misses with a low kick.
Leader takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolls throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolls.#T3#
Rolls moves to clinch but Leader breaks away
and Leader counters with a nice body kick.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Leader jabs Rolls right on the nose. Rolls blinks but takes it well.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Leader appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
Leader thumps Rolls with a low kick.
Rolls tries to clinch but Leader is having none of it. #T4#
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolls misses with an uppercut.
Leader throws a leg kick
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls works the jab nicely.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls misses with a few strikes there.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolls cracks Leader with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Rolls decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leader is looking to get back to is feet but Rolls passes into side control.
Rolls working away.
Leader is looking to regain half guard here but Rolls keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Rolls.
Well Rolls 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Rolls!
Bubba Rolls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Rolls staying out of range there.
Rolls is looking to counter the offense by Leader and move into the clinch.
Leader misses with a double jab.
Rolls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Leader gets tackled into the cage by Rolls. Rolls maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rolls.
Leader lands a hook that snaps the head of Rolls backwards. #BC2#
Leader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Leader, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Leader.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leader.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolls moves out of range of the leg kick from Leader.
Leader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls.
Leader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Rolls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leader jabs Rolls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leader slips a jab from Rolls.
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolls's hands.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leader. Leader obviously looking to wear him down.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leader lands a leg kick that knocks Rolls off balance momentarily.
Rolls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leader lands a nice hook to Rolls's body. Rolls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
Leader avoids the body shot from Rolls.
Leader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolls takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Leader slams his shin into Rolls's torso.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls misses with an uppercut.
Leader throws a hook but Rolls avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
Leader misses with a hook.
Rolls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leader swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Leader defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rolls misses.
Leader swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Leader scores with a hook to the body. Rolls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader throws a body punch but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leader. Leader obviously looking to wear him down.
Leader throws a body punch but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls is looking to counter punch.
Leader lands with a right hand. #T3#
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Leader. Those never looked like landing.
Leader takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Leader catches Rolls right on the button with a cross.
Leader lands a glancing blow to the side of Rolls's head.
Rolls ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Rolls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolls scores with a nice strike.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolls is just out of range.
Rolls tries to counter by clinching up but Leader breaks away and moves out of range.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Rolls is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Rolls moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolls.
Rolls misses with the head strike.
Rolls lands with a light punch inside.
Leader takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Rolls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolls is trying to pull guard but Leader has him pressed against the cage.
Rolls works on Leader's body with a couple of short punches.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leader just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Rolls's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader lands a left hand.
Rolls lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolls lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Leader.
Rolls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Rolls tightens his grip and picks Leader up, before dumping him to the ground. Leader manages to land in guard.
Rolls controlling from the top position.
Rolls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rolls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leader.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leader.
Leader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Rolls's shoulder, as Rolls tries to avoid the shot.
Rolls lands a jab.
Leader misses with a low kick.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rolls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Rolls appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rolls tries a low kick but Leader avoids it.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rolls rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Leader, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Leader.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Rolls misses with a body shot.
Rolls missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader is looking to chop away at Rolls's legs.
Rolls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader moves away from the strike by Rolls.
Leader walks into a left hand.
Rolls scores with a punch to the head.
Rolls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Leader feints a counter leg kick.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Leader.
Rolls with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rolls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.
Rolls misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leader throws a hook but Rolls blocks it.
A jab from Rolls finds it's way through Leader's defenses.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rolls misses its target.
Rolls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolls throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Rolls lands a jab to the head.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Rolls moved out of range nicely.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Leader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Rolls moved out of range nicely.
Rolls closes the distance and clinches up with Leader, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes Leader against the cage but Leader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Leader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Leader throws out a counter right but Rolls avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Rolls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leader thows a body kick. Rolls tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rolls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leader digs a good body shot into Rolls's ribs.
Leader cracks Rolls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leader swivels and escapes.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolls under the eye.
Leader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rolls at a distance. #TD#
Rolls closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leader quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader is positioning himself well to prevent Rolls advancing to mount.
Leader taking some punishment here, with Rolls in his half guard. #T4#
Rolls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rolls seems to be working for a kimura but Leader defends the submission attempt.
Rolls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leader is trying to stand up here but Rolls is controlling him well.
Rolls 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.
Leader has hold of Rolls's hands but Rolls slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rolls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leader is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Master Leader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rolls lunges at Leader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leader's hand.
Leader misses with a kick to the body.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rolls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leader.
Rolls is working for takedown but Leader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolls controls his hands.
Leader prevents a body shot from Rolls.
Rolls throws a head punch that misses.
Rolls pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolls blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader working aggressively here.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Rolls has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
Rolls throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rolls. #T1#
Rolls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rolls.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leader blocking some punches.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Rolls.
Rolls has Leader pressed against the cage, preventing Leader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leader scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Leader breaks from the clinch.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rolls crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leader - the referee stops the clock and Rolls gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leader. Rolls manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Rolls misses with a straight right.
Rolls lands a slapping body shot.
Rolls lands the left hand.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
Bubba Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leader moves out of range of the strikes.
Leader thinks about the counter body kick.
Rolls throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Rolls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leader tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leader to the ground. Leader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolls walks into a stiff left hand from Leader.
Rolls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rolls scores with a jab.
Leader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolls.#CL#
Rolls instigates a clinch.
Bubba Rolls has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader. #T3#
A short left from Leader.
Rolls doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Rolls successfully pulls guard.
Rolls looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolls, not yet. #SUB#
Rolls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolls keeping full guard, as Leader tries to pass.
Master Leader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leader wanted to stand there but Rolls had control of the position.
Rolls keeping moving, preventing Leader from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rolls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leader preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rolls misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolls scores with a nice strike.
Rolls slips under a jab from Leader.
Rolls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leader misses with a hook
and Rolls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Rolls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leader 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hawat.
Hawat checks a leg kick.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Leader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawat throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
Hawat lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Leader works Hawat's body with a nice hook.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawat wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader throws out a leg kick but Hawat moves out of range and Leader only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leader, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leader wants to clinch up but Hawat keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Leader throws a body punch but Hawat moves out of range.
Hawat moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Leader clinches with his opponent.
Leader keeps control of Hawat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Leader presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawat misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader lands a really nice looking cross but Hawat seems unphased.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader cracks Hawat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawat scores with a body shot.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawat rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Hawat's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawat tries to avoid it. #T2#
Leader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawat checks it well.
Hawat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leader misses with a hook. Hawat ducked under it nicely.
Hawat looks to land a combination but Leader avoids it well.
Leader throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawat misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Hawat stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Leader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader throws a hook but Hawat blocks it.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawat is looking to land body kicks.
Hawat tries a low kick but Leader avoids it.#T3#
Leader looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
Hawat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawat.
Hawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Leader.
Leader cracks Hawat with an open hand slap.
Hawat cracks Leader with an open hand slap.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat lands the left hand.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hawat cracks Leader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leader cracks a nice hook into Hawat's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawat.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawat.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat connects with a leg kick.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Hawat's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawat tries to avoid it.
Leader cracks Hawat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Hawat moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leader looks for the body kick but Hawat saw that one coming.
Hawat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Leader misses its intended target.
Leader staying out of range there.
Leader throws a jab when Hawat was well out of range.
Hawat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leader throws a leg kick but Hawat checks it.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader throws a body kick that misses.
Hawat scores with a nice head shot.
Hawat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawat misses with a double jab
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Thufir Hawat's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawat motions for Leader to come forward. Hawat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Leader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader lands a body shot.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Hawat ducks down to avoid it.
Leader throws the kick towards the body but Hawat avoids it.
Leader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick from Hawat.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Hawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader tries to land a front kick but Hawat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawat scrambles back to his feet.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat throws a head kick that Leader semi-blocks.
Hawat misses with a few strikes there.
Leader lands with a shot to the body.
Hawat tries to score with a low kick but Leader moves his leg out of the way.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leader lands a leg kick that knocks Hawat off balance momentarily.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Leader slips under a jab.
Leader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawat.
Leader throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawat is looking to counter punch.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Leader.
Hawat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawat connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawat with a hook.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawat.#T3#
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawat throws out the jab.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawat counters with a body kick that stops Leader in his tracks momentarily.
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Hawat swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
And Leader responds with a good body kick, but Hawat manages to step out the way in time.
Leader is looking to land body kicks.
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Leader.
Hawat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leader misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawat counters with a left to the body.
Leader wants to slow Hawat down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawat throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hawat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader connects with the punch.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hawat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Hawat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.#CL2#
Leader takes the fight into the clinch.
Leader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Leader manages to break the clinch.
Leader takes a swing at Hawat's ribcage but misses.
Hawat ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's time! Hawat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Leader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leader scrambles back to his feet.
Leader swings for the body but Hawat moves out of range.
Leader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawat's head backwards.
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Hawat moved out of range.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat fails to land with a series of punches.
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawat checks a leg kick. #T1#
Leader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Hawat.
Hawat lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawat throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Leader lands a slapping body shot.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawat slips a jab from Leader.
Hawat clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader misses with a shot to the body
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat moves out of range of the strikes.
Leader walks into a jab.
Leader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Hawat saw that one coming.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawat throws a series of strikes that have Leader backpedaling.
Hawat throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawat avoids the head kick by Leader.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Hawat missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick from Hawat.
Leader moves out of range as Hawat strikes.
Hawat clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Hawat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawat defending well as Leader loads up on a big left hand.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat connects with a body shot.#T3#
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Leader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Hawat blocking some punches.
Leader misses with a body punch.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master Leader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawat is trying to break the clinch but Leader is controlling him.
Hawat trying to stall but Leader improves his position. #T4#
Hawat working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hawat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leader is leaning against Hawat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawat misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Master Leader.
Well Leader 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Leader!
A very excited looking Master Leader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leader 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jako. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jako digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jako moves away.
A big left from Leader misses.
Jako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader blocks a head kick by Jako.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Leader moves out of range easily.
A cross from Jako lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Jako misses with a body shot
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Jako misses with a hook to the body
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
A low kick lands for Jako.
A low kick from Jako is predictable there
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a jab when Jako was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Leader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jako tried to score with a low kick but Leader checks it.
Jako lands with a kick to the temple. Leader shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Jako misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Jako replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leader blocks it well.
Leader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jako.
Jako throws a sloppy body shot
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Jako.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Danga de danga de dang - Jako scores with a four punch combination!
Jako throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a straight right hand.
Leader blocks a low kick nicely.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Jako is predictable there
and Leader counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Jako swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader cracks Jako with an open hand slap.
Leader swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Jako
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jako throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
Leader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jako swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jako misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Jako 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Jako misses
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Jako.
Jako swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jako throws a head kick that misses
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jako misses with a shot to the body
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jako throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Leader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leader connects with a body shot.
Jako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jako misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Jako throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Jako. That snapped Leader's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
Jako misses with the body kick
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leader moves out of range as Jako strikes.
Jako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leader.#T1#
Leader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Master Leader is winning the standup battle so far.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jako jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Leader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jako throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leader throws a nice looking combination but Jako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader checks the leg kick.
Jako lands with a nice body punch.
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Leader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jako is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leader rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Jako takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako connects with a leg kick.
Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jako looks for the body kick but Leader saw that one coming.
Leader thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jako scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jako moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick from Jako lands but Leader takes it in his stride.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Leader misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jako gets a clinch. #BC#
Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jako misses with a jab to the body
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jako tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
Leader takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leader scores with a shot to the body.
Jako misses with a jab to the body
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Leader misses with a hook.
Jako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Jako misses with a combination
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako throws a sloppy head kick
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jako misses with a head kick.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jako is breathing heavily.#KD#
Leader sends Jako crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leader is motioning to the referee to let Jako up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Jako is rocked!
Leader misses with the combination.
Jako is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?
Jako tries to get into range but Leader steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jako! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leader scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Leader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Khrapov Jr looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Khrapov Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Leader's guard.
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Leader has wrist control.
Leader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Leader keeps moving.
Leader wants to get back to his feet but Khrapov Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khrapov Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leader's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Leader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khrapov Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khrapov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khrapov Jr prevents Leader from getting back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Leader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Leader's guard and throws a big left but Leader blocks it.
Khrapov Jr stops Leader from standing up.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Leader blocks nicely.
Leader wants to stand and escape but Khrapov Jr is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Leader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Khrapov Jr missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throws out a counter right but Khrapov Jr avoids it with no problem.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Khrapov Jr there.#CL#
Leader tries to keep at a distance but Khrapov Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khrapov Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Khrapov Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leader gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Khrapov Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Leader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Khrapov Jr.
Leader takes one to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr misses with a combination
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Khrapov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Khrapov Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leader tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khrapov Jr is in Leader's guard.
Khrapov Jr 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.
Khrapov Jr stops Leader from standing up.
Khrapov Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Khrapov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khrapov Jr postures up in Leader's guard and throws a big left but Leader blocks it.
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leader keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully.
Leader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leader has momentary wrist control but Khrapov Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khrapov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khrapov Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Khrapov Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice hook to Leader's body. Leader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khrapov Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khrapov Jr with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khrapov Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.#T1#
Leader throws out a loose jab but Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Leader misses with a hook
enabling Khrapov Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Khrapov Jr lands a jab to Leader's midsection.#TD#
Khrapov Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khrapov Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Leader wants to get back to his feet but Khrapov Jr drags him back down.
Khrapov Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vasily Khrapov Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Leader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khrapov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Khrapov Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Khrapov Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khrapov Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr prevents Leader from escaping the position.
Leader is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Khrapov Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leader is trying to stand up.
Khrapov Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khrapov Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khrapov Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Khrapov Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khrapov Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Leader is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khrapov Jr landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Leader is rocked!
Khrapov Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leader is looking to escape.
Leader is still in real trouble! Can Khrapov Jr finish him?
The referee warns Leader that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khrapov Jr drops a big elbow. That's hurt Leader! More shots from Khrapov Jr and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Dye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader throws a fast counter high kick but Dye manages to duck under it in time.
Leader slips under a jab from Dye.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye jabs Leader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dye lands a nice looking body shot.
Dye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Dye gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Leader.
Dye gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dye.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye misses with the head strike.
Dye tries to stall but Leader uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye misses with a body punch.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leader backwards.
Dye tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
A body shot lands from Dye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dye lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Dye tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leader!
Leader keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dye slips under a jab.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leader steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dye throws a big shot that misses.
Dye jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dye slips a straight right by Leader.#T3#
Dye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dye moves to clinch but Leader breaks away
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Dye misses
and Leader counters with a thumping low kick.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Dye is out of range.
Dye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader moves away
and Leader counters with a low kick, right behind Dye 's knee.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dye.#T4#
Dye lands a really nice looking cross but Leader seems unphased.
Leader takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dye ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dye throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Dye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leader with a nice calf kick.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dye misses with a body shot.
Leader thinks about the counter body kick.
Dye checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dye walks into a left hand.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
Dye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Nice body punch from Dye - that landed with a thud.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader prevents a body shot from Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack Dye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leader throws a body kick that misses.
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Dye.
Dye misses with a wild body shot.
Dye is looking to wear down Leader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dye moves in looking to clinch but Leader pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Dye.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Leader tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leader controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Dye.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Dye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leader can do to turn this around?
Leader misses with some punches.
Leader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye working aggressively here.
Leader taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye misses with a looping right.
Dye throws a nice looking combination but Leader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader throws a fast counter high kick but Dye manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Dye moves out of range of the leg kick from Leader.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dye with a body shot.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader connects with the punch.
Leader with the inside leg kick.
Dye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dye digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Dye connects with a right hand. Leader shakes it off.
Leader throws a combination. Dye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye is looking to clinch.
Leader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Dye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dye misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Leader tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
Leader looking to stall.
Leader stalling the fight.
Leader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader working aggressively here.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Jack Dye will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Dye.#CL#
Dye pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Leader lands with a short shot to the head.
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dye.
Leader lands a right hand.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Leader manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dye. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leader avoids the body shot from Dye.
Dye cracks Leader with a good jab.#T1#
Leader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leader throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dye to counter with a crisp jab.
Dye staying out of range there.
Leader with a hook.
Dye tries to clinch there but Leader circles away.
Dye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Dye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Dye slips under a jab from Leader.
Leader lands a head shot.
Dye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Dye moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader is having none of it.
Dye connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dye throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Dye throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leader takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Dye.
Leader misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Dye counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Leader misses with a hook.
Dye feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dye wants to clinch but Leader slips to the side
and Leader counters with an outside leg kick.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dye is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack Dye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Dye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader tries to move into range but Dye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leader throws a big counter head kick but Dye avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Dye does it's job there.#T4#
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Dye moved out of range.
Dye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leader is looking to slow Dye down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dye cracks a nice hook into Leader's ribs.
Leader swings for the body but Dye moves out of range.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye lands with a good body shot.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy.

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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dye!
Jack Dye gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Leader saw it coming and moves away.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Leader avoids it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Leader lands.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Leader's defenses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Leader unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sitsongrit jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit thumps Leader with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Leader's legs.
Leader flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.#T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Leader's legs.
Leader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Leader stumbling back into the cage.
Leader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Leader blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
Leader counters with a body kick.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leader throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Leader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit punishes Leader's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Leader checks it. #T4#
Leader looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leader misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Leader.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Leader jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leader's hands.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leader thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Leader might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Leader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Leader avoids it.
Leader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leader slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Leader fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Leader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Leader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Leader is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leader.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Leader.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Leader should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leader can do to turn this around?
Leader takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Nice jab there from Leader.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Leader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leader moves out of range of the strikes.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Leader staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader counters with a body kick.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Leader takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Leader's leg but Leader calmly moves out of range.
Leader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Leader flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Leader's front leg but catches the back leg as Leader tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Leader follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leader's sensitive parts.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit thumps Leader with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Sitsongrit.#T2#
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Leader misses.
Leader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
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!
Leader walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Leader sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Leader in the body. #T3#
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit jabs at Leader's body.
Leader walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Leader with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leader on the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Leader blocks a jab.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Leader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Leader's front leg with a kick but Leader checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Leader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Leader looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve slips a jab from Leader.
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Leader moves his leg out of the way.
Leader throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Leader manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Leader misses.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader scores with a push kick.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Leader.
Leader throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Leader gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leader.
Leader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leader blocking some punches.
Steve connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leader's face.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leader tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Leader lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Leader blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Leader misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Leader misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Leader misses with a looping left.#T3#
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader misses with a lunging right hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Leader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Leader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Leader lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Leader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leader scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leader avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Leader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Leader tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Leader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Leader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leader walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader.
Steve moves away from the strike by Leader. #T1#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Leader throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Leader checks it.
Leader walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Leader throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Steve misses
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Leader.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Leader stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a body kick.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leader misses with the head strike.
A short left from Steve.
Leader lands a left hand.
Leader lands a shoulder strike.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Leader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leader works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Leader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Leader avoids the damage to the body.
Leader has Steve pressed against the cage.
Leader cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Leader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve blocks a body shot from Leader.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Leader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leader is keeping busy.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leader stalling against the cage.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Leader - that landed with a thud.
Leader scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Master Leader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve checks a low kick from Leader.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Steve slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Leader checks a low kick from Steve.#T1#
Leader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve thuds his right hand into Leader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leader takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Steve pushes Leader away with a front kick.
A jab from Steve misses.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Steve swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Leader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Leader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leader connects with a body shot.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leader with a nice calf kick.
Leader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leader slips a straight right by Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Leader - just one landing.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Leader in a clinch.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leader.
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leader as Steve tries to tie him up. #T4#
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Steve is working Leader over against the cage.
Steve prevents a body shot from Leader.
Leader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Leader is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
Leader misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.

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 Stephen Steve.
Well Leader 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Master Leader!
Master Leader seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mikkel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leader.
Mikkel misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Leader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leader.
Leader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikkel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Mikkel tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel connects with a single shot there.
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikkel.#T1#
Mikkel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leader at a distance.
Mikkel slips under a jab from Leader.
Mikkel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leader can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikkel. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader scores with a body shot.
Mikkel throws a jab but it's blocked by Leader.
Leader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikkel connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikkel throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
Leader throws a push kick but Mikkel slaps the foot to one side.
Mikkel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Leader misses the jab.
Mikkel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikkel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mikkel is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikkel misses the target.
Leader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikkel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikkel connects with a single shot there.
Leader lands a nice shot to the body.
Leader throws a hook but Mikkel blocks it.
Mikkel scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Leader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikkel misses the shot to the body.
Leader's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leader's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Mikkel misses
and Mikkel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Mikkel has been cut.
Mikkel misses with a hook
and Leader counters with an outside leg kick.
Leader checks a leg kick nicely.
Leader only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mikkel checks a leg kick.
Leader throws a big shot that misses.
Leader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikkel throws a head kick but Leader moves out of range. #T4#
Leader walks into a left hand.
Leader slips a straight right by Mikkel.
Leader slips a jab from Mikkel.
Leader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leader slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader tries to bum rush Mikkel with a series of wild strikes but Mikkel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Mikkel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikkel slips a jab from Leader.
Mikkel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mikkel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
Mikkel misses with an uppercut.
Leader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikkel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Mikkel catches Leader right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel misses the body punch
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Mikkel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikkel 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.#T1#
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikkel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Mikkel slips the punch.
Mikkel cracks Leader with a good jab.
Leader slips under a jab from Mikkel.
Leader throws out a counter right but Mikkel avoids it with no problem.
Mikkel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mikkel 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.
Mikkel throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.#T2#
Leader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikkel's head backwards.
Mikkel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Leader responds with a good body kick, but Mikkel manages to step out the way in time.
Leader throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mikkel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leader.
Leader moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikkel circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikkel tries to land a leg kick but Leader saw it coming and moves away.
Leader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikkel moves away.
Mikkel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikkel lands a high kick!
Mikkel misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Mikkel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily.
Leader throws a low kick but Mikkel moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikkel. That did some damage!
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikkel.
Leader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mikkel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leader lands a glancing blow to the side of Mikkel's head.
A big left from Leader misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikkel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikkel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Leader misses.
Nice straight punches there by Leader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leader.
Mikkel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikkel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikkel is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Master Leader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mikkel slips under a jab.
Mikkel misses with a head kick.
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikkel misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikkel 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 Leader has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leader and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leader throws a counter combo.
Mikkel feints and then cracks Leader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leader down.
Dan Mikkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikkel throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Mikkel lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Leader clobbers Mikkel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Mikkel slips the punch.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikkel tries to land a leg kick but Leader saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Leader.
Leader misses with a hook. Mikkel ducked under it nicely.
Mikkel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Leader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mikkel! Leader lets Mikkel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Mikkel 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!
Leader misses with a hook
and Mikkel counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Mikkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leader avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Leader throws out a counter right but Mikkel avoids it with no problem.
Leader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikkel misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikkel.
Leader scores with a jab.
Oh Mikkel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leader looks to throw the jab but Mikkel is out of range.
It looked like Mikkel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikkel seems to have got his legs back now.
Leader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Leader cracks Mikkel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leader has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mikkel to stand back up!#CUT2#Dan Mikkel's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Leader lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
A relieved looking Master Leader 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: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greatrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greatrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix misses with a combination
and Leader counters with a straight right hand.
Greatrix throws a lazy head kick
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix misses with a wild combination.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Greatrix manages to avoid it.
Greatrix tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix throws a head kick that Leader semi-blocks.
Greatrix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greatrix misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Greatrix crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Master Leader!
A victorious Master Leader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Blood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leader circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood misses with a head kick.
Leader works Blood's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leader 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 Blood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leader clinches up against the cage.
Leader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leader misses with some punches.
Blood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Leader blocking some punches.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Blood gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leader dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood prevents a body shot from Leader.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader dodges an elbow strike from Blood.
Blood lands an elbow just above Leader 's eye.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
A right handed body shot lands from Blood.
Blood tries a body shot but Leader blocks it.
Leader lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Leader working aggressively here.
Blood pushes off an throws an elbow but Leader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
Blood prevents a body shot from Leader.
Leader stalling against the cage.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Blood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leader's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Blood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Blood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Blood tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Leader tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Leader stalling in the clinch but Blood improves position.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood misses with an elbow over the top.
Leader dodges an elbow strike from Blood.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood pushes off an throws an elbow but Leader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Blood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leader blocks it with crossed arms.
Blood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Leader avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land. #T4#
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Blood working aggressively here.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Blood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader dodges an elbow strike from Blood.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Leader blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leader.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Leader.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raining Blood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Leader.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader taking a breather.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood working aggressively here.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Leader misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Leader - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leader 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.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Leader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blood or not.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Leader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Leader controls his hands.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader. #T2#
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Leader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Raining Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Blood.
Leader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leader is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leader pushes Blood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader stalling against the cage.
Leader prevents a body shot from Blood. #T3#
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blood throws an elbow but misses.
Leader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Leader blocks a body shot from Blood.
Leader working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Leader to work.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Leader blocks with his arms.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader lands a nice shot to the body.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood pushes off an throws an elbow but Leader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Blood misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
Blood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Leader.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Leader blocks with his arms.
Leader misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Leader, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blood tries to clinch but Leader is having none of it.
Leader lunges at Blood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blood's hand.
Blood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blood rather than just go for the knockout.
Leader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blood misses the target.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader lands a jab to Blood's midsection.
Blood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blood scrambles back to his feet.
Leader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Leader misses with a few strikes there.
Leader fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blood is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leader - the referee stops the clock and Blood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leader. Blood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Blood misses.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Blood tries to bum rush Leader with a series of wild strikes but Leader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raining Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Leader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Blood clinches.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Leader blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Leader.
Leader blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Leader lands an uppercut.
Leader blocks the elbow strike.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Leader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood is working Leader over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader cracks Blood with a nice body shot.
Leader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood lands a left hand.
Leader pushes Blood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood misses with some punches.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.#T3#
Blood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Leader scores with a shot to the side of Blood's head.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Leader lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Leader.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Blood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leader takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leader stalls. #T4#
A short uppercut from Leader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Leader cracks Blood with a nice body shot.
Leader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood looking to throw knees to the head but Leader is blocking nicely.
Blood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Leader.
Blood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leader is working Blood over against the cage.
Blood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Leader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leader 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Leader!
Our winner, Master Leader, 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: RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Leader misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader lands with a nice body punch.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Leader quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Leader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Leader misses its intended target.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.#CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Leader against the cage.
Leader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Romano tries a body shot but Leader blocks it.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Leader's head.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Leader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Romano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Leader's head.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Leader lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leader blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romano blocks a jab.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Leader jabs Romano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romano scores with a hook.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.#T4#
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romano misses with a body shot
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Romano wants to clinch up but Leader keeps it at a distance.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Leader's head back. #CL2#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leader, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
Romano gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano prevents a body shot from Leader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch. #T1#
Romano gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Leader blocks it.
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leaders head.
Leader lands a shoulder strike.
Romano tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader prevents a body shot from Romano.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Leader.
Romano tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Leader tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Leader back against the cage.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leader blocking some punches.
Leader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Leader controls his hands.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano prevents a body shot from Leader.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Leader blocking some punches.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano lands a body punch. #T3#
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A short left from Romano.
Leader tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Leader misses with a body punch.
Romano blocks a body shot from Leader. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Romano throws out a powerful jab.
Leader staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.
A jab from Leader misses. #CL2#
Romano pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader 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.
Leader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano prevents Leader from breaking the clinch.
Leader working aggressively here.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Leader against the cage.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Romano tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
Leader moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romano slips a straight right by Leader.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muenster Romano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Nice cross by Leader.
Leader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Leader keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Romano.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romano scores with a punch to the head.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano throws out a counter right but Leader avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Romano moves into the clinch.#T4#
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Leader wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Leader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Leader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Leader tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
Romano presses Leader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leader misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I've got Romano 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muenster Romano!
A relieved looking Muenster Romano 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: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Leader looks to land a combination but Khinchegashvili avoids it well.
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab.
Khinchegashvili lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook.
Khinchegashvili backing away here, and Leader unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khinchegashvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice hook to Leader's body. Leader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khinchegashvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Khinchegashvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws out a powerful jab.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khinchegashvili with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Leader.
An inside leg kick from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leader's coach down at Xtreme Black House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leader's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Khinchegashvili throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leader's head.#T2#
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khinchegashvili.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Leader slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leader tries to land a leg kick but Khinchegashvili saw it coming and moves away.
Khinchegashvili appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader. #T3#
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili connects with a single shot there.
Leader loses concentration momentarily and Khinchegashvili pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Leader crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Khinchegashvili finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Khinchegashvili!

Event: RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Leader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Prokopenko has his takedown stuffed
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prokopenko misses with a takedown
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prokopenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Prokopenko is rocked!
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uladzimir Prokopenko.
Leader lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Prokopenko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Leader from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Prokopenko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Khinchegashvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khinchegashvili.
A low kick from Khinchegashvili misses
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
Leader misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and pushes Leader back into the cage.
Khinchegashvili misses with a knee to the head.
Leader lands an uppercut.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Leader.
Leader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khinchegashvili's efforts to push away.
Leader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Leader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Leader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khinchegashvili in his tracks.
Leader throws a push kick but Khinchegashvili slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader moves out of range of the body kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a low kick.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leader throws a jab when Khinchegashvili was well out of range.
That kick from Khinchegashvili tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Leader lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khinchegashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Khinchegashvili.
A quick step to the side and Leader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a head kick but Leader moves out of range.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khinchegashvili lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scores with a kick to the body.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leader misses with an uppercut
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Khinchegashvili tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader misses with a left hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader misses with the combination. #T4#
Khinchegashvili blocks a jab.
Khinchegashvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Khinchegashvili misses
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Leader misses.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leader.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab from Leader.
Leader misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Khinchegashvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khinchegashvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leader misses with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader 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.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Khinchegashvili moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Leader.
Khinchegashvili takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Leader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader looks for the body kick but Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Khinchegashvili.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Khinchegashvili needs to keep his hands up - Leader had a free shot at his head there.
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Leader does no damage.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Good standup being displayed there by Khinchegashvili as he connects with a hook.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leader is out of range.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that misses
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader connects with the punch.#T4#
Leader misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
Leader fails to 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!
The crowd cheers as Khinchegashvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leader doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Khinchegashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khinchegashvili tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Khinchegashvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili jabs Leader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Khinchegashvili. Those never looked like landing.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
Khinchegashvili feints a counter leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a straight right.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Khinchegashvili.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili throws a wild body kick that Leader sees coming a mile off.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Khinchegashvili slips the punch.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Khinchegashvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khinchegashvili misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Leader misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leader scores with a jab.
Khinchegashvili connects with a body shot that sends Leader's belly button to the back.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Khinchegashvili looks for the body kick but Leader saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Leader is looking to slow Khinchegashvili down with leg kicks.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Khinchegashvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khinchegashvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader. #T3#
Khinchegashvili throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Khinchegashvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leader takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice shot that snaps Leader's head back.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Leader slips under a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Khinchegashvili.
A quick step to the side and Leader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Khinchegashvili explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
David Khinchegashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khinchegashvili misses the body punch
and Leader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from Leader.
Leader checks the leg kick.
Leader misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khinchegashvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Khinchegashvili.

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 Master Leader.
I think Khinchegashvili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Khinchegashvili!

Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Leader catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader connects with a crisp jab.
Leader lands a jab to the head.
Johnson keeps Leader at a distance using the push kick.
Leader misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leader avoids it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Johnson cracks Leader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leader throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Leader is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Leader tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Leader back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Leader is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Master Leader has been cut.
Johnson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Leader crumples to the floor! Johnson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellanos lands with a nice body punch.
Castellanos slips a straight right by Leader.
A big right from Castellanos misses.
Leader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellanos with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Castellanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos misses the shot to the body.
Castellanos throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Castellanos scores with a jab.#T1#
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Castellanos moves out of range of the body kick from Leader.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellanos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellanos misses with a jab to the body
and Leader counters with a right hand to the body.
Leader drops his hands for a split second and Castellanos immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Leader face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Castellanos follows up with a right hand that knocks Leader into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jose Castellanos 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: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt lands with a hook. Leader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leader slips a jab from Hunt.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Leader drops his shoulder and cracks Hunt with a huge uppercut! Hunt goes down! Can Leader finish him? #ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leader showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Leader stands and steps away. Hunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##KD#
Leader cracks Hunt with an uppercut from hell and Hunt crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Leader's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Leader finish him?
Leader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leader stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leader looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Leader stands up and waves to Hunt to follow him. #T2#
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Leader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Hunt's coach down at Champion Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Leader misses with a hook
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Leader lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader slips under a jab from Hunt.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Leader lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Leader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leader staying out of range there.
Leader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left. #KD#
Leader cracks Hunt with a big right hand and Hunt goes down!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SU#
Leader decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body punch #KD#
and Leader counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hunt to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.#SU#
Leader gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader slips under a jab.
Master Leader is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters with a huge left! Hunt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Leader isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hunt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Leader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
Master Leader is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic slips under a jab from Leader.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Markovic takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.#T2#
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nedjeljko Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markovic counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markovic's hands.
Leader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markovic's head.
Leader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic 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.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Leader slips under a jab from Markovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Markovic throws a good cross that connects.
Leader slips a straight right by Markovic.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Leader avoids the body shot from Markovic. #T1#
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Leader catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leader misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot. #T2#
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Leader. Those never looked like landing.
Leader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Markovic is rocked!
Markovic takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leader lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Markovic head around and knocks him out cold! Leader hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Leader 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.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Leader slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader blocks a jab.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Leader.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leader's head backwards.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Leader is rocked!
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Leader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leader is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hunt doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Leader crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Leader's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mike Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
DKasada jabs Leader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Leader counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
DKasada slips a jab from Leader.
DKasada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
DKasada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leader lands a head shot.#T1#
DKasada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DKasada throws a good cross that connects.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by DKasada.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Leader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leader misses the body punch
and DKasada counters with a nice body shot.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader lands a jab to DKasada's midsection.
A slow jab from Leader misses its intended target.
DKasada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2##KD#
Leader throws a left that rocks DKasada and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leader dives into side control, looking to finish! Can DKasada regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leader is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leader wants to stand but DKasada has his arm trapped. #SU#
Leader decides to stand up, so the ref orders DKasada to his feet. #T3#
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leader lands a jab.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader misses with a body shot.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that DKasada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leader cracks a nice hook into DKasada's ribs.
Nice jab there from Leader. #T4#
Leader slips under a jab from DKasada.
Leader blocks a jab.
Leader cracks DKasada with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DKasada.
DKasada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DKasada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DKasada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader 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.
Leader lands a nice looking body shot.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DKasada can do to turn this around?
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leader staying out of range there.#T1#
Leader misses with a body shot.
DKasada throws a right and a left that Leader avoids nicely.
DKasada walks into a stiff left hand from Leader.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Leader scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#DKasada is rocked!
Leader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DKasada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader thuds his right hand into DKasada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DKasada takes one to the chin there.
DKasada is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?#T2#
DKasada takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
DKasada seems to have recovered his senses.
Leader swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader misses with a straight left.
DKasada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leader misses with a jab to the body
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Master Leader is winning the standup battle so far.
DKasada throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.#T3#
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DKasada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader misses the jab.
DKasada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Leader - just one landing.
DKasada slips a straight right by Leader.#T4#
DKasada misses with a straight left.
Leader throws a hook but DKasada avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from DKasada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DKasada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD#
Leader drops DKasada with a left and a right! Oh, DKasada is hurt - Leader dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leader tries to stand but DKasada is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DKasada cracks Leader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Leader misses.
Leader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DKasada circles away quickly and effectively.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Leader.
DKasada takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Leader catches DKasada right on the button with a cross.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada cracks Leader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DKasada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DKasada scrambles back to his feet.
Leader misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Leader.
DKasada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Leader as he connects with a hook.
DKasada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab. #T2#
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DKasada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DKasada throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Leader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leader throws a hook to the side of DKasada's head but DKasada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from DKasada misses.
Leader lands a nice hook to DKasada's body. DKasada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Leader there.
DKasada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Leader cracks DKasada with a big right hand and DKasada goes down!
Leader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leader stands and throws DKasada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leader takes a little break here. DKasada wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leader wants to stand but DKasada is controlling his arm.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leader moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DKasada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leader wants to stand but DKasada has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader.
DKasada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DKasada misses with a body punch
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DKasada misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
DKasada throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Leader misses.
DKasada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader's corner calls for a 1-2. Leader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leader misses with a hook. DKasada ducked under it nicely.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
and DKasada counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from DKasada misses
and Leader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DKasada thinking.
Leader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DKasada finds it's way round the side to connect with Leader's head.
DKasada misses with an uppercut.
Leader scores with a jab to the body.
Leader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader lands with a hook. DKasada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DKasada scores with a jab.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Leader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DKasada's head.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader drops DKasada with a straight left! Oh this is bad for DKasada! Leader dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
Master Leader retains his light heavyweight title!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Leader.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra tries to move into range but Leader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leader counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Master Leader 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: RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Leader scores with a jab. Zlobin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leader stuns Zlobin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zlobin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leader slips a jab from Zlobin.
It looked like Leader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leader throws a combination that misses
letting Zlobin counter with a right hand.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leader backs up against the cage.
Leader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zlobin.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zlobin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zlobin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zlobin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin lands a jab to the nose.
Zlobin misses with an uppercut
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zlobin lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlobin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zlobin moves away.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Leader misses with a body shot
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zlobin ducks under a wild hook from Leader.#KD#
Leader lands a left and a right that send Zlobin crashing to the mat, dazed. Leader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zlobin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlobin is aggressively charging in as Leader backs up avoiding any damage. Leader tosses out a jab and Zlobin runs right into it face first! Zlobin is out cold! Leader dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zlobin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Jake Fury throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jake Fury lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jake Fury avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader misses with a looping right.
Jake Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jake Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Fury misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.#CL2#
Leader has managed to clinch.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Jake Fury controls his hands.
Jake Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Jake Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leader finds it's way round the side to connect with Jake Fury's head.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jake Fury moves away.
Jake Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader slips under a jab.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Jake Fury moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Jake Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jake Fury.
Jake Fury misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Jake Fury throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Jake Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Leader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jake Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Jake Fury misses
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jake Furys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like BackStabber Jake Fury has been cut.
Jake Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Jake Fury.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leader slips a jab and a cross from Jake Fury.
A countering left hand to the body from Leader misses.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake Fury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Jake Fury's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jake Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jake Fury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leader has time to react.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury misses the shot to the body.
Jake Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leader finds it's way round the side to connect with Jake Fury's head.
Leader avoids the body shot from Jake Fury.
Leader tries to clinch but Jake Fury moves out of range.
Leader lands a jab to Jake Fury's midsection.
Jake Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jake Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leader works Jake Fury's body with a nice hook.
Leader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader takes one to the chin there.
Leader moves away from the strike by Jake Fury.
Jake Fury moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Leader lands a body shot.
Leader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Leader.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jake Fury is just out of range.
Jake Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Leader counters with a nice uppercut.
Jake Fury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jake Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jake Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Jake Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Jake Fury throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Leader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jake Fury! Leader lets Jake Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Jake Fury is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jake Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Jake Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jake Fury misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Leader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jake Fury! Leader lets Jake Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Jake Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake Fury throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Jake Fury throws a hook but Leader blocks it.#T4#
Jake Fury bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Leader comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jake Fury falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jake Fury was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leader is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Leader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
Leader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leader takes a step back to recover.
Leader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leader just manages to avoid it.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leader is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leader has time to react.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leader on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Leader.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leader.
Leader scores with a jab.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Leader ducks right into an uppercut from Rossi. #T1#
Rossi tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Leader checks it.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leader throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Leader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Leader jabs at Rossi's body.
Leader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rossi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Leader moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.#T2#
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Leader can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader lands a shot to the body.
Leader lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Leader.
Leader lands a body punch.
Leader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Leader scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Leader. #T3#
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Leader lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Leader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leader takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Leader moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
Leader lands a nice shot to the body.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Rossi takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Roberto Rossi's cut is getting worse.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Leader.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
A right handed body shot lands from Leader.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Leader lands a body punch.
Leader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards. #T4#
Leader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Leader.
A short right from Leader.
Good body shot from Leader. #BC2#
Leader manages to break the clinch.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Leader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leader connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Rossi is rocked!#CUT2#Roberto Rossi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leader jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Oh Rossi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Leader gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rossi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
An out of breath Master Leader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Leader.
Leader is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leader has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Leader could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kuznetsov pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Leader's head.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leaders head. #T1#
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leader looking to stall.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Leader trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leader into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leader up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 8:10
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 8:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 8:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Konstantin Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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