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Event: RISE 161     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Koekemoer throws the left hand but Yike Ii avoids the punch easily.
Yike Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yike Ii slips a jab from Koekemoer.
As Koekemoer backs off Yike Ii throws a huge counter combo but Koekemoer manages to avoid it all.
Koekemoer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koekemoer tries to land a front kick but Yike Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Yike Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koekemoer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koekemoer tries a head kick but it misses.
Koekemoer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yike Ii moves away from the strike by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yike Ii defending well as Koekemoer loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick and Yike Ii moves out of range easily.
Yike Ii slips a straight right by Koekemoer.
Yike Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yike Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Koekemoer scores with a jab. Yike Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yike Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koekemoer is looking to land body kicks.
Yike Ii feints a counter leg kick.
Koekemoer misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yike Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yike Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koekemoer.
Yike Ii misses with a straight right.
Koekemoer scores with a nice body kick.
Yike Ii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koekemoer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yike Ii.#T2#
Koekemoer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koekemoer throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Koekemoer.
Good exchange - Koekemoer coming out on top.
Yike Ii looks to land a combination but Koekemoer avoids it well.
Yike Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Koekemoer.
Yike Ii connects with a single shot there.
Yike Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Koekemoer misses with a hook
and Yike Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Gazali Koekemoer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer thuds his shin into the meat of Yike Ii's side.
Koekemoer throws a head kick but Yike Ii moves out of range.
Koekemoer misses with a straight left.
Yike Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Koekemoer scores with a nice body kick.
Yike Ii blocks a jab.
Koekemoer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koekemoer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yike Ii misses with a straight left. #CL#
Yike Ii gets tackled into the cage by Koekemoer. Koekemoer maintains the clinch.
Koekemoer with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Yike Ii breaks the clinch.
Yike Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Koekemoer.
Yike Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Koekemoer misses with a left hand
and Yike Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Yike Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yike Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koekemoer tries to clinch up but Yike Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yike Ii! But no joy.
Yike Ii slips a jab from Koekemoer.
Yike Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koekemoer with a body shot.
Koekemoer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koekemoer looks to land a right hand but Yike Ii moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Yike Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koekemoer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yike Ii will feel that in the morning.
Yike Ii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yike Ii.
Koekemoer lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gazali Koekemoer 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#
Koekemoer blocks a jab.
Koekemoer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yike Ii can do to turn this around?
Koekemoer misses the body punch #KD2#
and Yike Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koekemoer! Yike Ii lets Koekemoer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Koekemoer is rocked!
Koekemoer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Yike Ii lands a right hand from hell, dropping Koekemoer. Yike Ii pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Yike Ii!

 
Event: RISE 153     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Koekemoer moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace thumps Koekemoer with a low kick.
Wallace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Koekemoer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Wallace misses.
And Koekemoer responds with a good body kick, but Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Koekemoer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Koekemoer's body. Koekemoer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Koekemoer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Koekemoer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaun Wallace 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.#CL#
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koekemoer.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Koekemoer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koekemoer is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot. #T1#
Wallace is working Koekemoer over against the cage.#BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koekemoer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Koekemoer avoids them all with ease.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Koekemoer 's knee.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Wallace misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Koekemoer to counter with a crisp jab.
Koekemoer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koekemoer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Koekemoer - just one landing.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Koekemoer counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Wallace lands a jab.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace catches Koekemoer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Wallace rushes Koekemoer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Koekemoer controls his hands.
Koekemoer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koekemoer misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Koekemoer tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koekemoer backwards.
A knee to the head by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Wallace.
Koekemoer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koekemoer trying to land knees to the body.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Koekemoer connects with a knee to the head.
Koekemoer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koekemoer.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Koekemoer lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Koekemoer has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Koekemoer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Koekemoer manages to break the clinch.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Koekemoer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Wallace. #T4#
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koekemoer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koekemoer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koekemoer staying out of range there.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koekemoer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but Koekemoer avoids it easily.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Koekemoer blocks the leg kick.
Koekemoer slips a straight right by Wallace.
Koekemoer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koekemoer scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Koekemoer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koekemoer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Koekemoer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koekemoer can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koekemoer avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Koekemoer in a clinch. #BC#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Koekemoer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koekemoer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koekemoer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wallace's knee momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.#CL#
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koekemoer, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Koekemoer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koekemoer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koekemoer throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Koekemoer moves out of range. #T2#
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koekemoer tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer checks it.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koekemoer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body kick.
Wallace misses with a jab to the body
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Koekemoer counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace lands with a hook. Koekemoer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koekemoer throws a front kick that sends Wallace stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace swings for the body but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Wallace 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.
Koekemoer checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace swings for the body but Koekemoer moves out of range. #CL#
Wallace instigates a clinch.
Koekemoer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koekemoer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Wallace. #T4#
Koekemoer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koekemoer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaun Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer misses with the head strike.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace digs a right hand into Koekemoer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koekemoer's gas tank.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wallace.
Koekemoer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koekemoer backwards.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koekemoer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koekemoer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gazali Koekemoer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koekemoer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace sizes up Koekemoer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koekemoer's hands.#CL#
Wallace rushes Koekemoer and presses him up against the cage.
Koekemoer with a knee to the head.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koekemoer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Koekemoer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koekemoer lands a head shot.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koekemoer moves away.
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace throws a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Koekemoer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Nice body kick from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace moves out of range as Koekemoer throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wallace has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koekemoer blocking some punches.
Koekemoer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Koekemoer blocking some punches.
Koekemoer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Koekemoer's head. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Koekemoer scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Koekemoer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Koekemoer throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Koekemoer backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koekemoer throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Koekemoer misses.
Wallace moves out of range as Koekemoer throws a body kick.
Wallace jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koekemoer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a head kick. That will keep Wallace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koekemoer staying out of range there.#T3##CL#
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koekemoer throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koekemoer. That did some damage!
Koekemoer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koekemoer dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wallace wants to slow Koekemoer down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace moves forwards but Koekemoer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Koekemoer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Koekemoer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace. #CL#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 
Event: RISE 144     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Welch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koekemoer under the eye.
Welch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koekemoer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Welch will feel that in the morning.
Welch looks to score with a jab to the body but Koekemoer is just out of range.
Welch throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Koekemoer to counter with a crisp jab.
Koekemoer feints and then cracks Welch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welch down.
Koekemoer looks for the body kick but Welch saw that one coming.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch throws a lazy right hand but Koekemoer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Welch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welch.
Welch works over Koekemoer's head and body with a nice combination.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koekemoer counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Koekemoer connects with a solid leg kick.
Welch just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer dodges the punch combination from Welch.
Welch misses with a right hand
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Welch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Welch scores with a jab.
Welch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koekemoer.
And Koekemoer responds with a good body kick, but Welch manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Welch.
Welch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Welch misses with a hook
and Koekemoer counters with a stiff right hand.
Koekemoer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.#T2#
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Welch.#ROC#Koekemoer is rocked!
Welch connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Koekemoer! He's out on his feet! Welch rushes in and drops Koekemoer with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Welch!
Paul Welch gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 
Event: RISE 137     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Koekemoer seems unphased.
Fish connects with a jab.
Koekemoer walks into a left hand.
Koekemoer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Fish coming out on top.
Koekemoer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koekemoer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Koekemoer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koekemoer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fish lands with an overhand left.
Fish punishes Koekemoer's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Koekemoer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish scores with a hook.
Koekemoer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Koekemoer.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target. #T1#
Koekemoer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fish's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Koekemoer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koekemoer throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
Koekemoer tries a head kick but it misses.
Koekemoer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Koekemoer moves away from the strike by Fish.
Fish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the leg kick from Fish.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Koekemoer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Fish scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koekemoer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fish asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Koekemoer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer misses with a straight right.
Fish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fish.
Fish misses with a body punch
and Koekemoer counters with a head kick. That will keep Fish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koekemoer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koekemoer is out of range.
Koekemoer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Koekemoer slips the punch.
Fish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koekemoer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koekemoer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fish checks it well.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fish blocks a head kick by Koekemoer.
Fish throws a poor cross that misses
and Koekemoer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fish really felt that one!
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Fish with that takedown attempt.
Koekemoer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A big right from Fish misses.
Koekemoer looks for the body kick but Fish saw that one coming.
Fish takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Koekemoer.
Fish throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Koekemoer ducks down to avoid it.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koekemoer avoids it really well and circles away.
Koekemoer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that half lands.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Fish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koekemoer doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick lands for Fish.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a body kick. #T4#
Koekemoer with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koekemoer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fish.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Gazali Koekemoer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish throws a leg kick but Koekemoer checks it.
A little jabbing left from Koekemoer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a two punch combo.
Fish scores with a jab. Koekemoer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Koekemoer connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick lands for Koekemoer.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Fish.#TD#
Fish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koekemoer to the mat! Koekemoer manages to get full guard.
Fish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koekemoer wants to stand up but Fish is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fish'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#
A shot to the body from Fish misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Fish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fish cracks Koekemoer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koekemoer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fish misses with a hook.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Koekemoer misses with a looping right.
Fish misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koekemoer stuffs the takedown.
Koekemoer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish lands with a nice body punch.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Koekemoer's head but Koekemoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Fish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer misses with a body shot.
Koekemoer throws a front kick that sends Fish stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Fish misses with a hook to the body
and Koekemoer counters with an outside leg kick.
Koekemoer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Koekemoer lands but Fish takes it in his stride.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Koekemoer moves away and avoids it.
Fish throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koekemoer can do to turn this around?
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koekemoer moves away from the strike by Fish.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Koekemoer slips a straight right by Fish.
Koekemoer feints a counter leg kick.
Fish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
Fish throws a right hand that Koekemoer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koekemoer also avoids with ease.#T2#
Koekemoer swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.
Koekemoer thinks about the counter body kick.
Fish misses with a hook.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Koekemoer ducks down to avoid it.
Fish moves out of range as Koekemoer throws a body kick.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Koekemoer slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Koekemoer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fish.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Donk. Fish catches Koekemoer right on the button with a cross.
Fish scores with a body shot. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fish.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Koekemoer flicks out a counter leg kick but Fish steps away.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koekemoer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koekemoer moves away.
Koekemoer throws a big counter head kick but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Koekemoer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fish throws a hook but Koekemoer blocks it.
Fish's corner calls for a 1-2. Fish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koekemoer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koekemoer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Koekemoer slips under a jab.
Koekemoer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Koekemoer's shoulder, as Koekemoer tries to avoid the shot.
Koekemoer connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Koekemoer's head but Koekemoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Koekemoer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Koekemoer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Koekemoer avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish throws a right hand that Koekemoer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koekemoer also avoids with ease.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Fish misses.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koekemoer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koekemoer misses with a looping left.
Koekemoer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koekemoer on the side of the head.
Fish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer drops his hands momentarily and Fish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koekemoer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koekemoer scrambles back to his feet.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koekemoer staying out of range there.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer throws a chopping leg kick but Fish manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koekemoer throws out a leg kick but Fish moves out of range and Koekemoer only half commits.
Fish avoids the head kick by Koekemoer.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Koekemoer dodges the punch combination from Fish.
The crowd cheers as Fish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koekemoer doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Fish throws out a powerful jab.
Koekemoer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
Koekemoer looks to land a body kick but Fish moved away.
Fish is looking to counter punch.
Koekemoer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Koekemoer lands a slapping body shot.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Koekemoer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fish with a body shot.
Fish misses with an uppercut
and Koekemoer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Koekemoer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer takes one to the side of the head.
Koekemoer slips under a jab.
Koekemoer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fish lands a nice shot that snaps Koekemoer's head back.
A low kick from Fish misses
and Koekemoer counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish throws a body punch but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Fish misses with an uppercut
and Koekemoer counters with a nice leg kick.
Koekemoer with the inside leg kick.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Koekemoer's head but Koekemoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer checks the leg kick.
Koekemoer walks into a jab.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koekemoer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Koekemoer's shoulder, as Koekemoer tries to avoid the shot.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koekemoer throws a big counter head kick but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Koekemoer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fish misses the body punch
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fish's knee momentarily.
Fish misses with a looping right.#T3#
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Koekemoer's shoulder, as Koekemoer tries to avoid the shot.
Fish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish throws an off balance right hand
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koekemoer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koekemoer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koekemoer scores with a decent looking hook.
Koekemoer throws a chopping leg kick but Fish manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fish misses with a left hand
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Koekemoer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koekemoer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koekemoer wants to slow Fish down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koekemoer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fish on the side of the head.
Koekemoer misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Gazali Koekemoer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fish will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koekemoer lands a brutal head kick. Fish looks out on his feet and Koekemoer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gazali Koekemoer!
An out of breath Gazali Koekemoer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: RISE 127     
Date:   Dec 18, 2022
#R1#
Koekemoer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Button waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koekemoer.
Button avoids the head kick by Koekemoer. #CL#
Button moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Koekemoer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Button moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Button breaks from the clinch.
Button lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koekemoer stuffs the takedown attempt from Button. Button gets slowly back to his feet.
Button looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koekemoer misses with a kick to the body.
Button tries a head kick but it misses.
Koekemoer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button with a poor takedown
and Koekemoer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Button pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Button tries a head kick but it misses.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Koekemoer leaves Button with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Button. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Button throws a combination. Koekemoer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koekemoer misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick
and Button counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Button does no damage.
Koekemoer misses with a looping left.
Koekemoer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Button tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koekemoer defends well and Button ends up having to push Koekemoer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Button's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Koekemoer misses.
Koekemoer lands with a hook. Button tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Koekemoer throws a hook but Button blocks it.
Button swinging wildly here.
Koekemoer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koekemoer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Button scores with a three punch combo! #KD#
Button lands a left and a right that send Koekemoer crashing to the mat, dazed. Button thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Koekemoer is rocked!#CL#
Button drives through and clinches with Koekemoer against the cage.
Koekemoer is still on wobbly legs! Can Button finish him?#BC#
Button breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koekemoer.
Koekemoer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Koekemoer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Button runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjy Button!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjy Button thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: RISE 119     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Rollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Koekemoer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rollo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koekemoer dodges an elbow strike from Rollo.
Koekemoer is trying to break free.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Koekemoer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollo backwards.
Koekemoer avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koekemoer's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rollo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koekemoer's brow.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.
Koekemoer avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage. #BC2#
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick and Koekemoer moves out of range easily.
Rollo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Rollo's head coaches at Advanced Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL#
Rollo moves into range and clinches up with Koekemoer.
Rollo throws an elbow that misses.
Rollo lands a nice elbow.
Rollo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Koekemoer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Koekemoer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koekemoer loads up on a big right hand but Rollo slips the punch.
Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koekemoer.
Rollo misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rollo misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koekemoer checks a leg kick.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Christof Rollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer throws a body punch but Rollo moves out of range.
Koekemoer throws a head kick but Rollo moves out of range. #T2#
Koekemoer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koekemoer is able to avoid easily.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo throws a push kick but Koekemoer slaps the foot to one side.
Koekemoer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollo ducks right into an uppercut from Koekemoer.
Rollo pushes Koekemoer away with a front kick.
Rollo tries a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Koekemoer thinks about the counter body kick.
Koekemoer tries to land a front kick but Rollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koekemoer scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rollo - that will leave a mark!
Rollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Koekemoer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rollo throws a chopping leg kick but Koekemoer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koekemoer throws a big counter head kick but Rollo avoids it with no problem.
Koekemoer cracks Rollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koekemoer misses with a hook.
Koekemoer tries to work over Rollo's front leg with a kick but Rollo checks it.
Koekemoer is looking to score with low kicks.
As Koekemoer tries to get set, Rollo tries to push him back and clinch up but Koekemoer manages to avoid the attempt.
Koekemoer throws a shot from downtown. Rollo moves away and avoids it.
Rollo throws a leg kick
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rollo has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koekemoer avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.#T4#
Koekemoer blocks the elbow strike.
Koekemoer has had enough of the clinch but Rollo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koekemoer takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollo. That's going to slow Koekemoer down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollo moves to clinch but Koekemoer breaks away
and Koekemoer counters with a solid body kick.
Koekemoer scores with a head kick.
Rollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koekemoer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Koekemoer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Christof Rollo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick from Rollo misses
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rollo throws a solid leg kick but Koekemoer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollo.
A low kick from Rollo is predictable there
and Koekemoer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick which misses Rollo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollo tries to avoid it.
Rollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koekemoer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Rollo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gazali Koekemoer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Koekemoer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koekemoer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rollo tries a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Koekemoer's torso.
Koekemoer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rollo checks it well.
Rollo tries to clinch but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Rollo backing away here, and Koekemoer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Rollo has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koekemoer is trying to push Rollo away but Rollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koekemoer tries to circle away but Rollo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Koekemoer cracks a nice hook into Rollo's ribs.
Rollo throws a head kick but Koekemoer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
Koekemoer throws a shot to the body.
Koekemoer scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rollo blocks the leg kick.
Rollo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Koekemoer blocks the leg kick.
Rollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Rollo misses
and Koekemoer counters with a stiff right hand.
Koekemoer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rollo is looking to chop away at Koekemoer's legs.
Rollo misses with a low kick.
Rollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.#T3##CL#
Rollo closes the distance and clinches.
Koekemoer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollo has him pressed against the cage.
Koekemoer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koekemoer's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rollo.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer is trying to break free.
Koekemoer misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer tries to circle away but Rollo has him pinned against the cage.
Koekemoer wants to break free but Rollo has control.
Koekemoer is trying to break the clinch but Rollo is controlling him.
Rollo lands an elbow inside that Koekemoer shrugs off. #BC#
Rollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollo misses with a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with an inside leg kick.
Rollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rollo throws a wild body kick that Koekemoer sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koekemoer.
Rollo looks for the body kick but Koekemoer saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollo. That's going to slow Koekemoer down.
Rollo is looking to land body kicks.
Rollo looks for the body kick but Koekemoer saw that one coming.
Rollo misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Koekemoer blocks the low kick.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Rollo rushes Koekemoer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christof Rollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rollo tries to land a body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Rollo misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koekemoer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Rollo is predictable there
and Rollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer thumps Rollo with a low kick.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koekemoer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws out a leg kick but Rollo moves out of range and Koekemoer only half commits. #T1#
Rollo throws a head kick that misses.
Rollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rollo defending well as Koekemoer loads up on a big left hand.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koekemoer. Rollo shrugs it off though.
Rollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rollo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koekemoer manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koekemoer.
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws out a counter right but Rollo avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Koekemoer.
Rollo throws a lazy body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koekemoer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollo.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from Rollo.
Rollo looks to land a body kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Rollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Koekemoer circles away.
Koekemoer sizes up Rollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rollo blocks the body kick.
Rollo misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rollo misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rollo throws a solid leg kick but Koekemoer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollo.
Christof Rollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koekemoer throws out the jab. #T3#
Rollo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Rollo.
Koekemoer scores with a head kick. Rollo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koekemoer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koekemoer tries to land a front kick but Rollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollo lands a head kick!
Koekemoer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koekemoer scrambles back to his feet.
Koekemoer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koekemoer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koekemoer 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 Rollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gazali Koekemoer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Koekemoer avoids the head kick by Rollo.
Koekemoer blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Koekemoer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollo 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 Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koekemoer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Koekemoer misses
and Rollo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Koekemoer misses.
Rollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollo 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 Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koekemoer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rollo is looking to slow Koekemoer down with leg kicks.
Koekemoer throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gazali Koekemoer.
I think Rollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 
Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
Koekemoer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koekemoer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and FeoTeo counters with a body kick that stops Koekemoer in his tracks momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a wild body kick that FeoTeo sees coming a mile off.
Gazali Koekemoer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer tries a low kick but FeoTeo avoids it.
Koekemoer throws a solid leg kick but FeoTeo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koekemoer.
Koekemoer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koekemoer throws a half hearted mid kick.
And FeoTeo counters with a quick kick to the body but Koekemoer blocks it.
Koekemoer throws a head kick but FeoTeo moves out of range. #T1#
Koekemoer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo looks to land a body kick but Koekemoer moved away.
FeoTeo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koekemoer feints a counter leg kick.
Koekemoer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koekemoer checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Koekemoer does it's job there.
That kick from Koekemoer tenderised FeoTeo's leg. FeoTeo is trying to keep his angry face on.
FeoTeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Koekemoer scoring well with a low kick there.
FeoTeo throws an off balance right hand
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koekemoer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FeoTeo blocks a head kick by Koekemoer.
FeoTeo throwing a counter right hand but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Koekemoer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and FeoTeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws the kick towards the body but FeoTeo avoids it.#T3#
A head kick misses from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
FeoTeo blocks a low kick nicely.
Koekemoer throws a front kick aimed at FeoTeo's knee but FeoTeo avoids it well.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from FeoTeo.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Koekemoer lands a high kick!
FeoTeo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koekemoer is out of range.
Koekemoer misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from FeoTeo misses the target.
Koekemoer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
FeoTeo takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Koekemoer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from FeoTeo with a body shot.
FeoTeo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koekemoer.
Koekemoer throws out a counter right but FeoTeo avoids it with no problem.
FeoTeo scores with a shot to the body.
FeoTeo misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koekemoer lands with a nice body kick.
Koekemoer is looking to chop away at FeoTeo's legs.
Koekemoer walks forward, straight into a front kick from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gazali Koekemoer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
FeoTeo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koekemoer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gazali Koekemoer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FeoTeo throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick.
FeoTeo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick which misses Koekemoer's front leg but catches the back leg as Koekemoer tries to avoid it. #CL#
FeoTeo moves into range and clinches up with Koekemoer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Koekemoer breaks the clinch.
Koekemoer lands a head kick!
FeoTeo lands with a hook. Koekemoer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Koekemoer moves forwards but FeoTeo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Koekemoer.
A nice leg kick from Koekemoer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koekemoer thuds his shin into the meat of FeoTeo's side.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
FeoTeo wants to land a leg kick but Koekemoer is out of range. #T2#
FeoTeo throws out a leg kick but Koekemoer moves out of range and FeoTeo only half commits.
FeoTeo backing away here, and Koekemoer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koekemoer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and FeoTeo counters with a left to the body.
Koekemoer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koekemoer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FeoTeo throws a leg kick
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koekemoer misses with a body kick.
FeoTeo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
FeoTeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
FeoTeo throws a sloppy head kick and Koekemoer moves out of range easily.
FeoTeo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koekemoer just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer missing with a left hand there. FeoTeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Koekemoer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and FeoTeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Koekemoer does it's job there.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
FeoTeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koekemoer moves away.#T4#
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
FeoTeo lands a brutal head kick. Koekemoer looks out on his feet and FeoTeo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Taz FeoTeo!
After winning the bout, Taz FeoTeo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
A lazy left from Koekemoer finds it's target.
Kirsipuu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirsipuu shoots in looking for a takedown but Koekemoer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirsipuu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Koekemoer's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koekemoer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirsipuu in his tracks.
Koekemoer scores with a hook.
Kirsipuu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gazali Koekemoer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anu Kirsipuu.#TD2#
Koekemoer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirsipuu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kirsipuu stops Koekemoer from standing up.
Kirsipuu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirsipuu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirsipuu wants to control from the top but Koekemoer keeps moving.
Kirsipuu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Koekemoer wants to stand and escape but Kirsipuu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirsipuu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koekemoer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kirsipuu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koekemoer but Koekemoer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirsipuu has his takedown stuffed
and Koekemoer counters with an outside leg kick.
Kirsipuu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koekemoer counters with a left to the body.
Kirsipuu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirsipuu looks winded!
Koekemoer thuds his shin into the meat of Kirsipuu's side.
A good leg kick by Koekemoer.
Nice takedown defense from Koekemoer. No joy for Kirsipuu on that attempt.
Koekemoer scores with the left hand. Kirsipuu knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirsipuu tries for a takedown but Koekemoer circles away easily
and Koekemoer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koekemoer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Koekemoer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirsipuu momentarily. #ROC#Kirsipuu is rocked!
Kirsipuu misses with a takedown
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirsipuu's knee momentarily.
Kirsipuu is still on wobbly legs! Can Koekemoer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer digs a good body shot into Kirsipuu's ribs.
Koekemoer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirsipuu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body shot.
and Koekemoer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kirsipuu! He's just covering up as Koekemoer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gazali Koekemoer!
An out of breath Gazali Koekemoer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki     
Date:   Jul 29, 2022
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish 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 Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fish throws the left hand but Koekemoer avoids the punch easily.
Koekemoer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Koekemoer misses.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koekemoer misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Koekemoer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koekemoer - the referee stops the clock and Fish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koekemoer. Fish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been told by Fish's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Koekemoer.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Koekemoer moves out of range easily.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish scores with a kick to the body.
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish misses with a hook. Koekemoer ducked under it nicely.
Fish slips under a jab from Koekemoer.#T1#
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koekemoer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koekemoer.
Fish sizes up Koekemoer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koekemoer takes one on the button.
Koekemoer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koekemoer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koekemoer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish throws a body kick that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
Koekemoer blocks a jab.#T2#
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koekemoer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koekemoer ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good, hard body kick but Fish shrugs it off.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koekemoer throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
A nice side step and Koekemoer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koekemoer tries a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Koekemoer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koekemoer looks to land a left hand but Fish moved out of range nicely.
Fish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Koekemoer throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Koekemoer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fish throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Koekemoer moved out of range.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish misses with a hook to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fish's knee momentarily.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koekemoer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Koekemoer.
Fish swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Koekemoer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koekemoer flicks out a counter leg kick but Fish steps away.
Fish with a nice cross.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koekemoer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koekemoer scores with a shot to the body.
Fish throws the left hand but Koekemoer avoids the punch easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koekemoer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fish misses the target.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Koekemoer.
Koekemoer misses with a low kick.
Koekemoer misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Koekemoer misses.
A big right from Fish misses.
Koekemoer misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Fish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koekemoer.
The crowd cheers as Koekemoer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish shoots in for a double leg but Koekemoer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Fish cracks Koekemoer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koekemoer slips a straight right by Fish.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koekemoer 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.
Koekemoer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish lands with a straight right. Koekemoer didn't see that one coming.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish throws a hook but Koekemoer blocks it.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Koekemoer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fish has got the better of the exchanges.
Koekemoer slips under a jab.
Koekemoer feints and then cracks Fish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fish down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish misses with a straight right. #T1#
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koekemoer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koekemoer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Koekemoer's head but Koekemoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Fish misses with a hook. Koekemoer ducked under it nicely.
Fish backing away here, and Koekemoer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fish throws a head kick that Koekemoer semi-blocks.
Fish throws a head kick but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Koekemoer moved out of range.
Koekemoer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koekemoer.#T2#
Fish lands a slapping 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!
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koekemoer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koekemoer throws a wild body kick that Fish sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fish misses the body punch
and Koekemoer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Koekemoer moves out of range as Fish strikes.
A cross from Koekemoer lands.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Fish walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fish limp body while Koekemoer jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gazali Koekemoer!
Gazali Koekemoer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1#
Wees on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wees doesn't manage to clinch there - Koekemoer circles away.
Wees fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koekemoer lands with a straight right. Wees didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wees is defended easily by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wees with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koekemoer to score with a decent uppercut.
Wees fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koekemoer avoids it really well and circles away.
Koekemoer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edda Wees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wees closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koekemoer counters with a nice leg kick.
Koekemoer thumps Wees with a low kick.
Koekemoer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koekemoer tests Wees's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Wees is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Edda Wees has been cut.
Wees is looking to clinch but Koekemoer is avoiding it.
Gazali Koekemoer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wees takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Koekemoer lands a big uppercut and Wees crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wees looks OK. Koekemoer waves Wees back to his feet!
Oh Wees is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wees tries to clinch but Koekemoer is having none of it.
Koekemoer weaves into range and cracks Wees right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Wees goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Koekemoer is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gazali Koekemoer!
Our winner, Gazali Koekemoer, 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.
The defeated Edda Wees had this to say: 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'.

 
 
 
 
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