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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1#
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Jukassa's belly button to the back.
Jukassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa. #T1#
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jukassa.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jukassa cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Jukassa's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Lancaster
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Jukassa throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jukassa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa lands with a good body shot.
Zett Jukassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jukassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lancaster might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jukassa has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Lancaster tries to move into range but Jukassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Jukassa misses.
Lancaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster throws a one two combo.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukassa defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Jukassa avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Jukassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Jukassa counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that second round.
That's time! Jukassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Jukassa has managed to clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukassa controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Jukassa has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jukassa tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it. #BC#
Jukassa manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jukassa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jukassa scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jukassa shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukassa.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jukassa on the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Jukassa.
Jukassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukassa 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!

A very excited looking Zett Jukassa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Kisei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Kisei.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Higgins throws a solid leg kick but Kisei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.#T1#
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Kisei misses with a left hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisei checks it well. #CL2#
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Higgins scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Kisei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Higgins uses from the top position.
Kisei is looking to stand back up but Higgins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kisei. #SU2#
Higgins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a left and a right that stings Kisei. #T2#
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice leg kick.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses the jab.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higgins slips under a jab.
Higgins scores with a jab. Kisei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins cracks Kisei with a nice body shot.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins gets through Kisei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.#TD#
Kisei pulls guard effortlessly.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Higgins stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Higgins misses.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kisei momentarily. #T4#
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisei with a body shot.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Kisei didn't see that one coming.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Higgins.
Kisei blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Higgins is looking to slow Kisei down with leg kicks.
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Higgins motions for Kisei to come forward. Higgins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Higgins tries to get set, Kisei tries to push him back and clinch up but Higgins manages to avoid the attempt.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kisei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance.
Higgins connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Higgins moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Higgins lands a nice looking body kick.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins tests Kisei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Kisei in a clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Kisei pulls Higgins into guard.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
Kisei is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Higgins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kisei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.#T3#
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kisei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kisei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Higgins stands and steps away. Kisei gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kisei throws a lazy uppercut
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Higgins slips a jab from Kisei.
A big left from Kisei misses. #T4#
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kisei is out of range.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Kisei 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.
Higgins is looking for the big counter here.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei misses with a right hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Kisei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higgins is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kisei misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kisei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Kisei takes it in his stride.
Kisei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kisei. That did some damage!#T1#
Higgins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei lands the left hand.
Donk. Higgins catches Kisei right on the button with a cross.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses the jab.#CL2#
Higgins rushes Kisei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins pushes Kisei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins digs a right hand into Kisei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kisei's gas tank.
Kisei lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kisei pulls guard successfully.
Kiso Kisei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SU2#
Kisei is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Kisei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
Kisei lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Kisei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisei tries to avoid it.
Kisei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Kisei pushes him off.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Kisei scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kisei takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins scores with a kick to the body.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Higgins scores with a jab.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Higgins tenderised Kisei's leg. Kisei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!

After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Menday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kisei avoids it really well and circles away.
Kisei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Menday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kisei defends it nicely.
Menday lands a jab.
A jab from Menday finds it's way through Kisei's defenses.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kisei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menday manages to circle out of the way.
Kiso Kisei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei tests Menday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Menday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kisei's guard.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet but Menday is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Kisei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kisei has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Kisei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kisei's head.#T2#
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menday is controlling him.
Menday stands up over Kisei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Kisei is rocked!
Kisei wants to stand but Menday is controlling the position.
Oh Kisei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday gets to his feet and stands over Kisei, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kisei felt that one! Menday unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kisei from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
A low kick from Reed misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed defending well as Jukassa loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Jukassa moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed scores with a jab.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a body kick.
A big right from Reed misses. #T2#
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Reed misses.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed tries to land a body kick
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses with a low kick as Jukassa jumps back.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Reed.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Jukassa moved away.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Reed misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range. #T1#
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
Jukassa lands a right hook to the body.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Reed thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukassa moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Jukassa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jukassa checks a low kick from Reed.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukassa moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Jukassa moves out of range as Reed strikes.
It looked like Jukassa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses the jab.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Reed misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukassa avoids a kick to the body.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jukassa walks into a left hand.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a big right hand! Oh Reed is in trouble here! Jukassa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
After the fight, Zett Jukassa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023
#R1#
Kisei swings for the body but St. Gough moves out of range.
A jab from Kisei does it's job there.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Kisei.
St. Gough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kisei misses with a hook.#CL#
St. Gough gets a clinch.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Kisei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kisei.
Kisei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kisei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
Kisei has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kisei pulls guard.
St. Gough prevents Kisei from getting back to his feet.
St. Gough is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet but St. Gough is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
St. Gough showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
St. Gough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kisei, up you get!
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Gough was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei throws a jab when St. Gough was well out of range.
St. Gough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Gough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Gough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St. Gough circles away quickly and effectively.
St. Gough avoids the body shot from Kisei.
St. Gough is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kisei lands a jab.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Gough.
A big right from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Kisei moves out of range. #T2#
A jab from Kisei misses.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kisei throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by Kisei.
Kisei slips a jab from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kisei misses.
St. Gough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kisei needs to keep his hands up - St. Gough had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St. Gough misses the jab.
St. Gough slips under a jab from Kisei.
St. Gough was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
St. Gough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
St. Gough moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Gough was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
St. Gough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St. Gough slips under a jab.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St. Gough's hands.#T3#
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by St. Gough and move into the clinch position.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kisei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St. Gough is looking to clinch.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Gough.
Kisei throws a hook but St. Gough avoids it easily.
St. Gough throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by St. Gough and move into the clinch position.
St. Gough stuns Kisei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kisei throws a body punch but St. Gough moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Gough.
Kisei lands a nice hook to St. Gough's body. St. Gough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St. Gough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Gough.
St. Gough moves away from the strike by Kisei.
St. Gough throws a nice looking combination but Kisei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and pushes Kisei back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St. Gough trying to control the position but instead, Kisei has worked for underhooks and has pushed St. Gough into the cage.
Kisei jumps guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Kisei lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kisei pulls St. Gough into guard.
St. Gough controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St. Gough stops Kisei from standing up.
St. Gough engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
St. Gough stands up and waves to Kisei to follow him.
Kisei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St. Gough had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
St. Gough moves away from the strike by Kisei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kisei lands with a straight right. St. Gough didn't see that one coming.
St. Gough misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Gough is out of range.
St. Gough throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. St. Gough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei lands a body shot.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei lands a lovely overhand right.
Kisei takes a swing at St. Gough's ribcage but misses.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Gough.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
St. Gough looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
Kisei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St. Gough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St. Gough.
St. Gough slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei avoids the body shot from St. Gough.
Kisei staying out of range there.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Gough is just out of range.
Kisei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Gough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei swings for the body but St. Gough moves out of range.
St. Gough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but St. Gough slips the punch.
Kisei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Gough has time to react.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
Kisei jumps guard but St. Gough stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kisei letting St. Gough take a breather here.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kisei's elbow.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Kisei pulls St. Gough into guard.
Kisei is looking to stand up but St. Gough isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
St. Gough stands and throws Kisei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
St. Gough stands up and beckons Kisei to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped St. Gough's head back.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
St. Gough forces Kisei back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kisei jumps guard and drags St. Gough to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
St. Gough decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Gough.
Kisei throws a jab when St. Gough was well out of range.
Kisei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kisei scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Gough in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Gough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei lands with a straight right. St. Gough didn't see that one coming.
St. Gough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Kisei is avoiding it.
St. Gough avoids the body shot from Kisei.
St. Gough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
St. Gough has Kisei up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kisei lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
St. Gough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kisei wants a takedown but no success here.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kisei scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
St. Gough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Gough lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
St. Gough breaks from the clinch.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Gough staying out of range there.
Kisei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kisei swings for the body but St. Gough moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Kisei circles away. #CL#
Kisei tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #TD2#
Kisei pulls guard effortlessly.
St. Gough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
St. Gough decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kisei connects with the punch.
A jab from Kisei does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
Stalling in the clinch from Kisei.
St. Gough is working Kisei over against the cage.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kisei fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kisei fails to pull guard.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kisei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Kisei manages to pull guard.
St. Gough controlling from the top position.
Kisei wants to stand up but St. Gough is controlling him.
Tristan St. Gough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SU#
St. Gough gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kisei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and St. Gough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei throws the left hand but St. Gough avoids the punch easily.
Kisei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisei lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. St. Gough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. St. Gough moves away and avoids it.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. St. Gough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Gough is looking to counter 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!
A jab from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
St. Gough takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
St. Gough throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
St. Gough sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! St. Gough avoids it this time.#T3#
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
St. Gough lands a big right hand that sends Kisei crashing to the mat! St. Gough stays standing though and waves Kisei back to his feet!#ROC#Kisei is rocked!
St. Gough throws a hook to the side of Kisei's head but Kisei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Gough sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! St. Gough avoids it this time.
Kisei is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Gough finish him?
St. Gough throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
St. Gough clinches.
Kisei seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
St. Gough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Kisei's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
St. Gough can't break the clinch.
Kisei prevents a body shot from St. Gough. #T4#
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it.
Kisei scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Kisei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St. Gough walks away with a smile on his face. Kisei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
St. Gough rushes Kisei and presses him up against the cage.
Kisei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kisei can turn it around.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan St. Gough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kisei 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Kiso Kisei waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Kawiwasulu looks to clinch
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Kawiwasulu.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
And Republic responds with a good body kick, but Kawiwasulu manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu. #CL#
Kawiwasulu drives through and clinches with Republic against the cage.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Republic or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kawiwasulu fails to land.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Republic looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Republic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Republic pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kawiwasulu misses its intended target.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
letting Republic counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Kawiwasulu swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawiwasulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Republic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawiwasulu is wise to it.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banana Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Republic is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A short right from Republic. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawiwasulu avoids it this time.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawiwasulu duly obliges.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Republic in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic 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.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Kawiwasulu rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches. #T2#
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawiwasulu backing away here, and Republic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch.
Republic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Republic slips to the side
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banana Republic.
I've got Republic 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!

A very excited looking Banana Republic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Kisei misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mahrishi.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Mahrishi and move into the clinch.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
Kisei lands a jab to the head.
Mahrishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahrishi sizes up Kisei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
Kisei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mahrishi.
Kisei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kisei misses. #T1#
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Mahrishi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kisei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei scores with a jab.
Kisei swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
Kisei lands a body shot.
Mahrishi stalks Kisei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kisei's face. Kisei staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kisei.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Kisei's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Jab from Kisei.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei lands with a nice body punch.
Kisei slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
Kisei lands with a nice body punch.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.#T4#
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei slips under a jab from Mahrishi.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisei.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Mahrishi 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.
Kisei tries to clinch up.
Kisei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kisei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kisei punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Kisei and presses him up against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Mahrishi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisei drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Kisei - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #TD#
Kisei successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisei wants to stand up but Mahrishi is controlling him. #SU2#
Mahrishi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei lands with a straight right. Mahrishi didn't see that one coming.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei cracks Mahrishi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.#CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Kisei and presses him up against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Kisei drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Mahrishi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kisei, up you get!
Kisei lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Nice cross by Mahrishi.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kisei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Kisei moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei jabs Mahrishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kisei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahrishi connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi lands a high kick!
A nice combination there by Kisei.
A big right from Kisei misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahrishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahrishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range and Kisei settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kisei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahrishi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches. #TD#
Kisei successfully pulls guard.
Mahrishi stops Kisei from standing up.
Mahrishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kisei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Mahrishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kisei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahrishi wants to control from the top but Kisei keeps moving.
Kisei wants to stand but Mahrishi is controlling the position.
Mahrishi controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei connects with the punch.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kisei catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mahrishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahrishi.
Kisei misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot that sends Kisei's belly button to the back.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Kisei as he connects with a hook.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kisei throws the left hand but Mahrishi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kisei 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 Mahrishi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahrishi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Mahrishi moves away and avoids it.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei lands with an overhand left.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Kisei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahrishi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kisei jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Kisei.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.
Kisei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily. #T3#
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Kisei catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahrishi scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kisei.
Kisei drops his hands momentarily and Mahrishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Mahrishi scores with the left hand. Kisei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Mahrishi throws a leg kick but Kisei moved away.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Mahrishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Kisei misses.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Kisei lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Nice defenses there by Kisei.

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 Kiso Kisei.
I think Kisei 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Kiso Kisei waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Barkley tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Jukassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukassa tries to avoid it.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Jukassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jukassa should have avoided that one.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barkley wants to slow Jukassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Barkley.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley slips a jab from Jukassa.#T3#
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Jukassa 's knee.
Barkley scores with a jab. Jukassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Jukassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukassa doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukassa takes a step back to recover.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Jukassa moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Barkley scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Jukassa's torso.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Jukassa's ribs.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Jukassa moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Jukassa saw that one coming.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jukassa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukassa defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley works Jukassa's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Barkley misses.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jukassa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jukassa takes one on the button.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jukassa misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Jukassa off balance momentarily.
Jukassa needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Jukassa loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Jukassa avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukassa misses the target.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Barkley throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley catches Jukassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Jukassa misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.#T4#
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Jukassa's head back.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!

Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Zambrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukassa throws out a loose jab but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrano! But no joy.
A left lands for Zambrano.#CUT2#It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Zambrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Zambrano drives through and clinches with Jukassa against the cage. #BC#
Jukassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Jukassa.#T2#
Jukassa throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zambrano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukassa.
Zambrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Zambrano misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight 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!
Zambrano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zambrano tries to clinch up.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zambrano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zambrano lands a nice shot that snaps Jukassa's head back. #CL2#
Zambrano pushes Jukassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano is trying to drag Jukassa to the mat but Jukassa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zett Jukassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukassa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukassa.
Jukassa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukassa prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Jukassa stops a takedown attempt from Zambrano.
Jukassa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jukassa fails to land.
Jukassa misses with a punch to the body.
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 Zett Jukassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zambrano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zambrano throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Jukassa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zambrano to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jukassa pushes Zambrano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Zambrano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zambrano throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jukassa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jukassa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zambrano wants to control but Jukassa postures up.
Zambrano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jukassa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Zambrano uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Jukassa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jukassa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jukassa has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Jukassa pushes his legs off easily.
Jukassa postures up. #SUB2#
Zambrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for submissions but it's allowed Jukassa to get to half guard. #SU#
Jukassa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zambrano to get to his feet. #T3#
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Jukassa.
Zambrano misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zambrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zett Jukassa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zambrano misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Zambrano misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zambrano thinking.
Zambrano throws a leg kick
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zambrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jukassa cracks Zambrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zambrano lands a jab to Jukassa's midsection.
Jukassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zambrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zambrano throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zambrano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano misses with a body punch
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zambrano throws an off balance right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Zambrano throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a series of strikes. Zambrano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zambrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrano wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zambrano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Jukassa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZambrano.
Zambrano thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!

In his post fight interview, Zett Jukassa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Frewin misses with the body kick
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Frewin takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crunch! Frewin slams his shin into Republic's torso.
Frewin looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Republic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frewin blocks it well.
Frewin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin is looking to land body kicks.
Frewin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRepublic.#CL2#
Frewin gets tackled into the cage by Republic. Republic maintains the clinch. #T1#
Frewin misses with a body punch.
Republic misses with some punches. #BC#
Frewin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frewin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic throws out a counter right but Frewin avoids it with no problem.
Frewin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frewin thinking.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Republic slips under a jab from Frewin.
Frewin swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Republic tries to clinch there but Frewin circles away.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frewin throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Frewin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Frewin.#CL2#
Republic has Frewin up against the cage in a clinch.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Republic working aggressively here.
Republic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frewin tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the cage.
Republic lands with a short shot to the head.
Frewin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic lands a right hand.
Republic misses with some punches. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic loads up on a big right hand but Frewin slips the punch.
Frewin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Frewin misses with a wild body shot.
Republic tries a quick counter leg kick but Frewin is wise to it.#T4#
Frewin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Frewin pushes him off.
Frewin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frewin misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Republic tries to clinch but Frewin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frewin misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Frewin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Republic at a distance.
Frewin lands a nice shot to the body.
Frewin is looking to land body kicks.
Republic wants to clinch up but Frewin keeps it at a distance.
Frewin looks to throw a body kick
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Frewin throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frewin throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frewin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Republic takes a step back to recover.
Frewin lands an overhand right.#T2#
Frewin connects with a body shot that sends Republic's belly button to the back.
Frewin misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Butch Frewin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frewin misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Republic avoids a kick to the body.
Republic avoids the head kick by Frewin. #T3#
Frewin missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frewin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frewin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frewin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butch Frewin is winning the standup battle so far.
Frewin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC#
Frewin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frewin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frewin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Republic tries to clinch there but Frewin circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frewin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Frewin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Frewin lands with a good body shot.
Frewin tries to land a body kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Frewin scores with a body shot.
Frewin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Republic feints a counter leg kick.
Butch Frewin 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frewin - that will leave a mark!
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frewin connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Frewin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frewin lands with a good body shot.
Republic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frewin counters with a nice body kick.
Frewin scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Frewin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frewin takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frewin with a body shot.
Frewin connects with a body shot.
Frewin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Republic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frewin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Frewin throws a body kick that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic avoids the head kick by Frewin.
Frewin is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Frewin misses.
Republic throws a big counter head kick but Frewin avoids it with no problem.
Frewin swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frewin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Frewin throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Frewin scores with a nice body kick.
Frewin looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frewin misses with a hook.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frewin misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Frewin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frewin 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Frewin!

A relieved looking Butch Frewin 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: C183: Frost vs Ochoa     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kisei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Kisei.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
Kisei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tribute had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tribute is looking to land body kicks.
Kisei lands the left hand.#T1#
Kisei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tribute momentarily.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei blocks the body kick.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Tribute pushes him away.
Kisei fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Kisei lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tribute 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.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kisei misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
As Kisei looks to move away, Tribute throws a big counter combo but Kisei just gets out of the way.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kisei moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Kisei saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tribute darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
Kisei misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kisei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tribute scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kisei. Kisei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Kisei saw that one coming. #T4#
Kisei connects with the punch.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Tribute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tribute thows a body kick. Kisei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kisei looks winded!
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Kisei swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tribute fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kisei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
Tribute lands a jab to Kisei's midsection.
Tribute throws a body kick that misses.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Kisei walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Kisei misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kisei drives through and clinches with Tribute against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Tribute forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tribute.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kisei.
Kisei jumps guard but Tribute stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tribute to keep the fight standing.
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.#TD2#
Kisei manages to pull guard.
Tribute with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Tribute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kisei's guard.
Kisei is trying to stand up here but Tribute is controlling him well.
Tribute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kisei's head.
Tribute scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tribute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kisei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kisei is trying to stand.
Tribute winds up and cracks Kisei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kisei won't allow Tribute to pass to mount.
Tribute prevents Kisei from standing back up.
Tribute is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kisei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute is pressing down on Kisei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kisei is holding on for now.
Tribute is nestled in close to Kisei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tribute scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kisei pushes Tribute off but Tribute dives into side control.
Kisei pushes Tribute away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tribute gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Kisei bucks up and tries to throw Tribute off but instead Tribute has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisei is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tribute lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kisei trying to get back to his feet but Tribute is in full control for now. #ES2#
Kisei manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tribute throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but Kisei moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Kisei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tribute tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws a big counter combination but Kisei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kisei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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 Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei cracks Tribute with a good jab.
Kisei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tribute eats them both and turns towards Kisei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kisei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tribute slips a jab from Kisei.
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Kisei.
Kisei connects with the punch.
Tribute throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Tribute quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tribute drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kisei throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
It appears Tribute was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Tribute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kisei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Tribute moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tribute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kisei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Tribute pushes him away.
Tribute scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Tribute misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei misses with a hook.
A combination from Tribute does no damage.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kisei misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tribute misses its target.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tribute sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Tribute avoids it this time.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Kisei is looking to chop away at Tribute's legs.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Kisei lands.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kisei 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!

Kiso Kisei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Ekwall throws a combination that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Ekwall misses with a combination
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekwall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ekwall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ekwall just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Ekwall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekwall throws out the jab.
Republic is looking to counter the offense by Ekwall and move into the clinch.
Republic moves out of range as Ekwall strikes.
Republic tries to counter by clinching up but Ekwall breaks away and moves out of range.
Ekwall misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
A jab lands there for Republic.#T1#
Ekwall throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Ekwall misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekwall scores with a one two! Republic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekwall throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekwall throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekwall thinking.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wes Ekwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall throws a lazy body kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekwall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.#CL#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Republic.
Republic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekwall.
Ekwall looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Ekwall blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands a right hand.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekwall misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Republic.
Republic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekwall just manages to avoid it.
Republic slips a jab from Ekwall.
Ekwall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Republic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Republic moves away from the strike by Ekwall.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekwall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekwall throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
A jab from Ekwall misses. #T3#
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekwall throws a right hand that Republic ducks under and follows up with a left that Republic also avoids with ease.
Ekwall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
Ekwall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekwall misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice leg kick.
Ekwall throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekwall 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.
Ekwall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Republic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekwall misses with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ekwall misses its intended target.
Republic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekwall lands with an overhand left.
Ekwall misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekwall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekwall swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Ekwall misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekwall misses with a straight right.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekwall misses with a hook #CL#
and Republic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Republic misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ekwall swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Ekwall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Republic wants to clinch up but Ekwall keeps it at a distance.
Ekwall throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that Republic avoids nicely. #CL#
Republic clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ekwall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekwall misses with a low kick.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Republic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekwall misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekwall misses with the combination.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekwall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.#T1#
Republic moves away from the strike by Ekwall.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall throws a combination that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Ekwall throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Wes Ekwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekwall throws out the jab.
Republic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ekwall misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekwall throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekwall.#T2#
Ekwall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Ekwall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekwall misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Ekwall misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Republic has managed to clinch.
Ekwall working aggressively here.
Republic pushes Ekwall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Wes Ekwall has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekwall misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Republic closes the distance and pushes Ekwall back into the cage.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Republic breaks the clinch.
Ekwall misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Republic clinches.
Republic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekwall can do to turn this around?
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Ekwall is rocked!
Republic dips a shoulder and cracks Ekwall with a mighty uppercut! Ekwall falls back against the cage and Republic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ekwall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Republic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic!
A less than humble Banana Republic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Wes Ekwall had this to say: 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.

 

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kisei swinging wildly here.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Kisei's body.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Kisei swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
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!
Hopkins throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Kiso Kisei has been cut.
Hopkins takes one on the button.#T1#
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kisei lands a jab.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Kisei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Kisei slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
We've been told by Kisei's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kisei cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Kisei steps away.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab. #T3#
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Kisei jumps back.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Kisei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins cracks Kisei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kisei jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Kisei misses.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Kisei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a jab when Kisei was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Kisei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kisei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kisei takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kisei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kisei. Beautiful body shot.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kisei.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Hopkins's head back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Kisei lands a head shot.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kisei tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Kisei throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Kisei.
Kisei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kisei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Kisei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back. #T4#
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kisei connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei lands the left hand.
Jab from Kisei.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kisei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Kisei throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Kisei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Kisei avoids it with no problem.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Kisei throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Kisei throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Kisei.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Kisei misses.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kisei blocks it well.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Hopkins's head back.
Kisei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kisei is rocked!
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Oh Kisei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei seems to have got his legs back now.
Kisei checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kisei throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Kisei moves his leg out of the way.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kisei blocks it well.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Kisei moved out of range nicely.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei misses the jab.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.#T3#
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Kisei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei 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.
Kisei misses with a hook
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Kisei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Kisei checks it.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
Kisei scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that drops Kisei like a sack of potatoes! Hopkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Republic's ribs.#CL#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Republic smiles and moves away.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Republic checks it.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Republic seems unphased.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.#CL#
Republic clinches with his opponent.
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!
Republic working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Republic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Republic is working Steel over against the cage.
Republic lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Republic works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Republic rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Republic thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Steel misses with a body punch
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic. #T3#
Republic staying out of range there.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Republic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Steel misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Republic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic moves away from the strike by Steel.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Republic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel misses with a kick to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.
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 Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Republic avoids the body shot from Steel.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Republic 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.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Republic forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Republic. #BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Republic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Steel misses with a head kick. #T1#
Steel throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Republic tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Republic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel tries a low kick but Republic avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Republic avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a leg kick.
Republic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
It looked like Republic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Republic.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Republic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Republic prevents a body shot from Steel.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses the body punch
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Steel swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Republic blocking some punches.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Republic breaks the clinch.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel thuds his right hand into Republic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Republic tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it. #CL#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a leg kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel misses with a body shot
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Steel. #T1#
Republic lands with a light punch inside.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Steel jumps guard but Republic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Steel is rocked!#KD#
Republic drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Republic finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic is muscling Steel up against the cage and as Steel bounces back off, Republic cracks him with a huge right hand! Steel crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banana Republic!
A very excited looking Banana Republic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Karter misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Red Jesus Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Karter with a poor takedown
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter with a poor takedown
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Jesus Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Jukassa 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.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws a front kick that sends Jukassa stumbling back into the cage.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Jukassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jukassa backs away, Karter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karter slips a jab from Jukassa.
Jukassa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jukassa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jukassa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jukassa takes one to the chin there.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jukassa works Karter's body with a nice hook.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Jukassa with a hook.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Karter throws a front kick aimed at Jukassa's knee but Jukassa avoids it well. #T1#
Karter misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Karter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jukassa to the ground. Karter is now in Jukassa's guard.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jukassa on the ground.
Karter stops Jukassa from standing up.
Karter wants to control from the top but Jukassa keeps moving.
Jukassa wants to stand up but Karter is controlling him. #T2#
Jukassa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Karter content to stall in guard here.
Jukassa wants to stand and escape but Karter is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukassa.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Karter thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter misses with a right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Karter misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jukassa lands a really nice looking cross but Karter seems unphased.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Jukassa shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter misses the body punch
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Karter scores with a takedown into Jukassa's guard.
Karter prevents Jukassa from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Jukassa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jukassa blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukassa.
Jukassa throws a head punch that misses.
Jukassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jukassa's efforts to push away.
Karter blocking some punches.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Karter scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukassa prevents a body shot from Karter.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Jukassa avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter misses with the head strike. #T3##BC#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter misses with a body shot
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.#TD#
Karter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jukassa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jukassa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukassa wants to get back to his feet but Karter drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zett Jukassa.
I've got Jukassa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!

Zett Jukassa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Red Jesus Karter had this to say: 'Go fuck yourselves '.

 

Event: C169: Road vs Mountain     
Date:   Mar 03, 2023
#R1#
Kisei lands a nice hook to Dickinson's body. Dickinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickinson misses the target.
Dickinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Kisei.
Dickinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kisei works Dickinson's body with a nice hook.
Dickinson cracks Kisei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kisei tries to move into range but Dickinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dickinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisei. That snapped Dickinson's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kisei checks a leg kick.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dickinson connects with a jab.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickinson tries to work over Kisei's front leg with a kick but Kisei checks it.
Kisei throws a hook but Dickinson avoids it easily.
Dickinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dickinson misses with a body kick.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kisei misses the jab.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
A shot to the liver by Kisei. Beautiful body shot.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Dickinson misses with a looping right.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Dickinson pushes him away.
Kisei misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickinson catches Kisei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Dickinson cracks Kisei with an open hand slap.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Dickinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Kisei misses. #T3#
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Dickinson avoids it this time.
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kisei misses the jab.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
Kisei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Dickinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kisei misses with a hook to the body
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Nice cross by Kisei.
Kisei throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei jabs at Dickinson's body.
Kisei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dickinson thuds his shin into the meat of Kisei's side.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kisei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Kisei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Dickinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson scores with the left hand. Kisei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kisei fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Kisei.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dickinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Dickinson thumps Kisei with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dickinson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
It looked like Dickinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dickinson lands a leg kick that knocks Kisei off balance momentarily.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Dickinson throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson takes one to the chin there.
Dickinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Dickinson.
Kisei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei jabs at Dickinson's body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson tries to score with a low kick but Kisei moves his leg out of the way.
Kisei lands a jab to the head.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Dickinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Dickinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Kisei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kisei down.
Dickinson misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson walks into a left hand.
Dickinson with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Dickinson tenderised Kisei's leg. Kisei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dickinson.#T2#
Kisei walks into a jab.
Dickinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kisei off the cage and back into range.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei lands a head shot.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kisei throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kisei with a jab.
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Dickinson pushes him away.
Kisei moves to clinch but Dickinson breaks away
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Dickinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Kisei.
Dickinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dickinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Kisei. #T3#
Dickinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson tries to work over Kisei's front leg with a kick but Kisei checks it.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson scores with a nice body kick.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Kisei.
A little feinted left hand from Dickinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei misses with a shot to the body
and Dickinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kisei shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson throws a solid leg kick but Kisei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickinson.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Dickinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kisei swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dickinson takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Kisei moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Dickinson and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Dickinson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kisei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dickinson throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Kisei.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dickinson.
Kisei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Dickinson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kisei connects with a single shot there.
Kisei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kisei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Dickinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dickinson can pounce on him.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Dickinson connects with the punch.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Kisei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kisei checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Dickinson connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Kisei takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kisei misses
and Dickinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiso Kisei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei scores with the left hand. Dickinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kisei swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dickinson connects with a high kick.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dickinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kisei.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
Dickinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kisei momentarily.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Kisei swings widly with a right hand
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson throws a jab when Kisei was well out of range.#T3#
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kisei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kisei's head.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson scores with a kick to the body.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a low kick, right behind Kisei 's knee.
Dickinson lands with a nice body punch.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kisei is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
Dickinson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei digs a good hook to Dickinson's body. #T4#
Kisei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Dickinson shakes it off.
Dickinson lands with a shot to the body.
Dickinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Dickinson slips a jab from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Dickinson avoids it easily.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dickinson throws a head kick that Kisei semi-blocks.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Kisei closes the distance and clinches.
Dickinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!

During a confident post fight interview, Sean Dickinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Killer     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1##CL#
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Maui displaying some good clinch control by pressing Republic up against the cage.
A short right from Maui.
Republic lands a body shot.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic is leaning against Maui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Republic.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head.
Maui misses with a body punch.
Republic lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Republic on the inside. #T1#
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maui misses with some punches. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Maui.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Republic lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic misses with some punches.
Maui lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Republic pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Maui working aggressively here.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Republic throws an elbow that misses.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maui.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maui or not.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maui is working Republic over against the cage.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maui.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Maui working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Republic - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Maui lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Republic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Maui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Republic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Republic rushes Maui and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Maui shakes him off and moves away.
Maui shoots for a double leg takedown but Republic sprawls well. He's pushed Maui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Republic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Maui is looking to clinch but Republic is avoiding it.
Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Republic thinks about the counter body kick.
Maui is looking to clinch.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Maui pushes him away.
Maui doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maui misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Republic instigates a clinch.
Maui lands an uppercut.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic keeps control of Maui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Republic looking to throw knees to the head but Maui is blocking nicely.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maui tries to clinch but Republic moves out of range.
Maui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Republic. Republic obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #BC2#
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic wants to counter the offense by Maui and move into the clinch position.
Maui tries to clinch up.
Republic only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Republic clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maui blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
A short right from Republic.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with some punches.
Clinched against the cage, Republic lands a big elbow that drops Maui! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Maui is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic!
Banana Republic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jukassa lands a right hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukassa throws a shot from downtown. Czarny Z Garbowa moves away and avoids it.
Jukassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Jukassa swings for the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukassa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a looping right.
Czarny Z Garbowa feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Jukassa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jukassa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jukassa misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukassa throws a looping overhand right but Czarny Z Garbowa ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Jukassa misses the shot to the body.
Jukassa scores with a jab.
Jukassa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Czarny Z Garbowa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukassa.#T3#
Jukassa throws a nice looking combination but Czarny Z Garbowa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukassa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Czarny Z Garbowa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukassa misses with a jab to the body
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa swings widly with a right hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa lands with an overhand left.
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jukassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
That's time! Jukassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jukassa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Czarny Z Garbowa's head.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Czarny Z Garbowa misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jukassa scores with a sloppy right hand. Czarny Z Garbowa should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a straight left.
Jukassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarny Z Garbowa can do to turn this around?
Jukassa throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Czarny Z Garbowa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jukassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Jukassa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Czarny Z Garbowa at a distance.
Jukassa misses with a straight left.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a straight right by Jukassa.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range as Jukassa strikes.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukassa cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Czarny Z Garbowa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa scores with a hook to the body. Czarny Z Garbowa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Czarny Z Garbowa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jukassa has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Czarny Z Garbowa feints the counter takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukassa misses with a hook
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Jukassa misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Jukassa avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jukassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zett Jukassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Czarny Z Garbowa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa dips to his left and cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with an uppercut!
Jukassa lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Czarny Z Garbowa's head but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukassa defends it well.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
Jukassa throws a nice looking combination but Czarny Z Garbowa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to avoid it.
Czarny Z Garbowa throws out a counter right but Jukassa avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Jukassa. Beautiful body shot.
Zett Jukassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukassa with a hook.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying out of range there.
Jukassa throws a looping overhand right but Czarny Z Garbowa ducks down to avoid it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jukassa throws a body punch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
A nice side step and Czarny Z Garbowa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move into range but Jukassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips under a jab from Jukassa.#T4#
Jukassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to avoid it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukassa throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jukassa works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukassa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zett Jukassa!

Zett Jukassa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222     
Date:   Jan 11, 2023
#R1#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Jukassa seems unphased.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Jukassa moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Reed.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jukassa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Reed misses with a left hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Reed 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.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T2#
Reed misses with a body shot.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Jukassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jukassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Jukassa blocks the low kick.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Reed throws a leg kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jukassa moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a two punch combo.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Reed misses with a head kick.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukassa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukassa defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.#T2#
Reed looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jukassa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Jukassa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Jukassa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed connects with a jab.#T4#
Reed jabs Jukassa right on the nose. Jukassa blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Jukassa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Jukassa checks it.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukassa.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jukassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukassa is able to avoid easily.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jukassa misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Reed catches Jukassa right on the button with a cross.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Jukassa misses with a right hand
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jukassa checks a low kick from Reed.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Reed scores with the left hand. Jukassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Reed.
Well Reed 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

 

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2     
Date:   Jan 06, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Republic is looking to clinch.
Neves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Republic darts in and clinches Neves up against the cage.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves tries for a takedown but Republic manages to get underhooks.
Neves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Neves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Republic pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Neves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Republic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Neves lands a right hand.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Republic. Beautiful body shot.#T2##CL2#
Republic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neves, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.
Neves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Republic is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves misses with a punch on the inside.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Neves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Republic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Neves wants a takedown but no success here.
Republic scores with a shoulder strike.
Neves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Republic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Republic.
A right handed body shot lands from Republic.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Neves's head. #ROC2#Neves is rocked!#BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch successfully.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic misses with some punches.
Republic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Bruno Neves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Republic takes a shot to the head.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neves backwards. #T4#
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Banana Republic!
Banana Republic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1#
St. Gough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kisei circles away quickly and effectively.
St. Gough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Kisei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St. Gough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. St. Gough should have avoided that one.
St. Gough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Gough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei connects with a body shot.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Gough moves away.
St. Gough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
St. Gough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kisei on the side of the head.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Gough.
St. Gough swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
St. Gough misses with a hook.
St. Gough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Gough misses the target.
St. Gough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kisei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St. Gough scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for St. Gough.
Kisei connects with a body shot that sends St. Gough's belly button to the back.#T1#
St. Gough looks to land a left hand but Kisei moved out of range nicely.
Kisei connects with a leg kick.
Kisei moves out of range as St. Gough strikes.
St. Gough loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kisei finds it's way round the side to connect with St. Gough's head.
A big right from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Kisei circles away.
Kisei cracks St. Gough with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kisei blocking some punches.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #TD2#
Kisei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kisei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisei wants to stand and escape but St. Gough is having none of it. #SU#
St. Gough gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough punishes Kisei's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
St. Gough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and St. Gough tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
Kisei jumps guard but St. Gough stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough lands a body punch. #BC2#
Kisei breaks from the clinch.
Kisei throws a hook but St. Gough blocks it.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Gough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables St. Gough to keep the fight standing.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Kisei controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like St. Gough was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kisei.
St. Gough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St. Gough is leaning against Kisei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kisei pulls guard. #SU#
St. Gough stands up and waves to Kisei to follow him.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
St. Gough scores with a decent looking hook.
St. Gough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Kisei scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Gough.
St. Gough moves forwards but Kisei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. St. Gough saw that one coming.
St. Gough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St. Gough missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kisei tries to counter with a clinch but St. Gough shakes him off and moves away.
St. Gough moves into range and connects with a jab.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Kisei keeps it at a distance.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
St. Gough connects with a single shot there.
St. Gough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and pushes Kisei back into the cage.
Kisei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Kisei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage 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 Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Kisei. Beautiful body shot.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
St. Gough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Gough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Gough moves forwards but Kisei connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Kisei tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Kisei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St. Gough prevents Kisei from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
St. Gough gets to his feet. Kisei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Kisei misses with a hook.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
St. Gough slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but St. Gough avoids it easily.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kisei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Gough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough is trying to maintain a safe position but Kisei gets an underhook and turns St. Gough into the cage.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kisei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kisei can turn it around.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Kisei jumps guard. #SU#
St. Gough stands up from Kisei's guard - St. Gough perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from St. Gough misses its intended target. #T2#
St. Gough slips a jab from Kisei.#CL#
St. Gough takes the fight into the clinch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough won't allow it.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kisei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kisei working aggressively here.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables St. Gough to keep the fight standing.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kisei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kisei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Kisei avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kisei working aggressively here.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Kisei.
St. Gough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Gough lands a right hand.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables St. Gough to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kisei breaks the clinch.
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Kisei.#CL#
St. Gough has closed the distance and engaged Kisei in a clinch.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kisei is breathing heavily.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough is leaning against Kisei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough works on Kisei's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from St. Gough. #T4#
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
Kisei takes a shot to the head.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough leaning against his opponent.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kisei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St. Gough just stands there and leans against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Kisei avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
Kisei tries to break the clinch but St. Gough is controlling the position.
St. Gough lands a body punch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables St. Gough to keep the fight standing.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #BC#
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. St. Gough does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Gough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiseis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL#
St. Gough gets a clinch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
St. Gough lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from St. Gough. #TD2#
Kisei pulls guard. #SU#
St. Gough decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
St. Gough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough cracks Kisei with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
St. Gough breaks from the clinch.
Kisei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
St. Gough moves into range and clinches up with Kisei.
St. Gough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Gough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from St. Gough.
St. Gough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kisei can do to turn this around?
St. Gough stalling against the cage. #T1#
St. Gough pushes Kisei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Kisei's head.
A short uppercut from St. Gough.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Kisei uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kisei manages to pull guard.
St. Gough controlling from the top position. #SU#
St. Gough stands and steps away. Kisei gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Kisei misses with a hook. St. Gough ducked under it nicely.
Kisei throws a body punch but St. Gough moves out of range.
Kisei walks into a straight right hand from St. Gough.
A combination from St. Gough does no damage.
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!
St. Gough digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
St. Gough slips a straight right by Kisei.
St. Gough scores with a hook to the body. Kisei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Kisei circles away and keeps his distance.
St. Gough scores with a decent looking hook.
St. Gough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
St. Gough throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from St. Gough.
St. Gough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei misses with a looping left.#T3#
St. Gough digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Kisei circles away.
St. Gough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Kisei is avoiding it.
St. Gough throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Kisei keeps it at a distance.
Kisei digs a good body shot into St. Gough's ribs.
Kisei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
St. Gough slips a straight right by Kisei.
St. Gough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St. Gough throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
St. Gough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Gough moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.#T4#
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kisei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
St. Gough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kisei tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kisei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St. Gough walks away with a smile on his face. Kisei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
St. Gough stuns Kisei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisei drops back down to his feet.
Kisei jumps guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Gough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough clearly takes that round.
That's time! St. Gough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
St. Gough lands a right hook to the body.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but St. Gough pushes him away.
St. Gough misses with a looping left.
St. Gough sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! St. Gough avoids it this time.
Kisei slips under a jab from St. Gough.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Gough moves away.
St. Gough throws a right and a left that Kisei avoids nicely.
Kisei lands a body shot.
St. Gough swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Gough.
Kisei drops his hands momentarily and St. Gough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough fails to land with a series of punches.
Kisei lands the left hand.
A jab from St. Gough misses.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on St. Gough's shoulder, as St. Gough tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei throws a combination. St. Gough tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from St. Gough on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St. Gough connects with a nice looking jab.
St. Gough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kisei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for St. Gough.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Kisei. #CL#
St. Gough clinches with his opponent.
Kisei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St. Gough lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from St. Gough.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Kisei against the cage. #TD2#
Kisei jumps into guard, dragging St. Gough to the mat.
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St. Gough is controlling him. #T2#
St. Gough showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
St. Gough stands up and waves to Kisei to follow him.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. St. Gough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Kisei against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough won't allow it.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St. Gough just stands there and leans against the cage.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
St. Gough pushes Kisei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kisei is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kisei is working St. Gough over against the cage.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but St. Gough won't allow it.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Kisei is trying to pull guard but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
St. Gough throws a hook to the side of Kisei's head but Kisei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei throws a leg kick but St. Gough checks it.
St. Gough lands a really nice looking cross but Kisei seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
It looked like St. Gough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Kisei pushes him off.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Gough.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from St. Gough.
Kisei misses with a body kick.
St. Gough blocks a jab.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough had his way with Kiso Kisei in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Gough moves away.
St. Gough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Kisei.
St. Gough takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - St. Gough coming out on top.
St. Gough slips a straight right by Kisei.#CL#
St. Gough moves into range and clinches up with Kisei.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from St. Gough.
Kisei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kisei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kisei prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
Kisei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kisei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from St. Gough. #T1#
Kisei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisei jumps guard but St. Gough stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St. Gough presses Kisei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiseis head.
Kisei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St. Gough smiles and moves away. #CL#
St. Gough has Kisei up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from St. Gough.
Kisei prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
St. Gough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiso Kisei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Kisei decides to pull guard. #SU#
Kisei is working an open guard so St. Gough takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws the left hand but St. Gough avoids the punch easily.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Gough listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Gough is just out of range.
St. Gough tries to clinch up.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of St. Gough's head but St. Gough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei lunges at St. Gough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St. Gough's hand.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Kisei is avoiding it.
St. Gough lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
St. Gough misses with a double jab. #T3#
St. Gough throws a good cross that connects.
St. Gough misses with an uppercut.
St. Gough throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Nice jab there from St. Gough.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and St. Gough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St. Gough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Gough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Kisei moves out of range.
Tristan St. Gough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kisei avoids the body shot from St. Gough.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but St. Gough ducks down to avoid it.
St. Gough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a hook. St. Gough ducked under it nicely.
Kisei misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
St. Gough misses with a straight right.
St. Gough connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A jab lands there for St. Gough.
Kisei throws a body punch but St. Gough moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Gough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kisei at a distance.
St. Gough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kisei. Kisei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with a body shot. #CL#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisei, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kisei gets control of St. Gough's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kisei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
St. Gough stands up and waves to Kisei to follow him.
Kisei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
St. Gough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Gough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Kisei moves out of range.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan St. Gough!

Tristan St. Gough retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Tristan St. Gough misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

 
 
 
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