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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Love looks for a takedown but Hoss sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Love wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch.
Love moves out of range as Hoss throws a body kick.
Hoss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Love looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoss!
Hoss is trying to buck Love off.#T1##SUB#
Love goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Love's guard! Nice work there by Hoss! #SUB#
Love looking for a guillotine here but Hoss defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hoss wants to get up but he can't break Love's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Hoss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Love, up you get!
Hoss misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Love counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Love connects with a nice short shot to Hoss's temple.
Love knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoss on the ground.
Hoss wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Love thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoss is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Love throws a series of punches but Hoss avoids them all with ease.
Love misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Love is breathing heavily.
Hoss throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
Hoss throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Love counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Love won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoss wants to clinch.
Hoss wants to clinch#TD#
and Love counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoss is looking to get back to his feet here but Love is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hoss's back.
Hoss is trying to get back to his feet but Love has full control of the position and if anything, Hoss has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Love dominated that round.
That's time! Love's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Love forces Hoss back against the cage and clinches.
Love works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoss is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Hoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love. #TD#
Love has Hoss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Love pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoss tumbling to the mat - Love dives into Hoss's guard.
Love stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Love postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hoss wants to stand and escape but Love is having none of it.
Hoss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control. #SUB#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Love wants to take a breather but Hoss manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Love.
Hoss is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Love working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Love prevents Hoss from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoss is breathing heavily.
Hoss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Love is controlling him. #T3#
Love trying to control but Hoss is working from the bottom.
Love stops Hoss from standing up.
Hoss keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Hoss wants to stand but Love is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Hoss wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Love looking to score a takedown here. Hoss is defending well but Love drives through and ends up in Hoss's guard.

Hoss has his feet on Love's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Trevor Love will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoss looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Hoss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Love counters by clinching up.
Love tries for a takedown but Hoss manages to get underhooks.
Hoss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Love pressing his opponent against the cage.
Love goes for a takedown attempt but Hoss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hoss drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Love lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoss working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Love is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love keeps control of Hoss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Love changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Love is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hoss has managed to clinch. #T2#
Love wants a takedown.
Hoss can't break the clinch.
Hoss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoss tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position.
Hoss can't break the clinch. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love shoots in and drives through. Hoss sprawls well.
Hoss tried to score with a low kick but Love checks it.
A head kick misses from Hoss.
Hoss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Love checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoss throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Hoss.
Big Hoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Love is looking to counter the offense by Hoss and move into the clinch.
Love shoots in but Hoss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Big Hoss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoss throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hoss clinches.
Hoss is trying to push Love away but Love has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Love is trying to pull guard but Hoss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoss is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoss. #T4#
Love has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoss is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.
A short left from Hoss.
Hoss is trying to break free.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoss lands a nice elbow.
Big Hoss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoss lands a left hand.
Hoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoss lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoss tries to circle away but Love has him pinned against the cage.
Trevor Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoss has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Hoss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Love avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Hoss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Love!

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

 

Event: Highland 32     
Date:   Apr 28, 2021
#R1#
Kanjanasuwan wants to clinch.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanjanasuwan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy tries to move to mount but Kanjanasuwan blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanjanasuwan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Murphy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Kanjanasuwan is defending well.
Kanjanasuwan is not content to let Murphy control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kanjanasuwan is trying to escape and Murphy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kanjanasuwan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murphy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 28, 2021
#R1#
Minatpimsan misses with the combination.
Minatpimsan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Minatpimsan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Minatpimsan manages to break the clinch.
Kullina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minatpimsan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kullina backs up against the cage.
Kullina is looking to clinch.
Kullina closes the distance and clinches up with Minatpimsan, looking for a takedown. Kullina pushes Minatpimsan against the cage but Minatpimsan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minatpimsan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kullina tries to clinch there but Minatpimsan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kullina gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kullina stands up from half guard.
Nut Minatpimsan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Minatpimsan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullina.
Nut Minatpimsan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Kullina tries to clinch up but Minatpimsan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minatpimsan is fending him off so far but Kullina persists. Nope, Minatpimsan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kullina fails with a takedown attempt.
Kullina wants to clinch up but Minatpimsan keeps it at a distance.
Minatpimsan throws a looping overhand right but Kullina ducks down to avoid it.
Kullina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Minatpimsan's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minatpimsan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kullina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minatpimsan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Kullina.
Kullina throws a sloppy head kick and Minatpimsan moves out of range easily.
Kullina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minatpimsan throws a nice looking combination but Kullina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kullina shoots in but Minatpimsan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minatpimsan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kullina.
Minatpimsan keeps Kullina at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Kullina dives in and scores a takedown into Minatpimsan's guard.
Kullina tries to free his leg and advance position but Minatpimsan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Minatpimsan is looking to stand back up but Kullina counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Minatpimsan.
Kullina works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Minatpimsan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kullina locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Minatpimsan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvey Kullina!

 

Event: Highland 31     
Date:   Apr 26, 2021
#R1#
Phillips blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a low kick nicely.
Phillips keeps Kanjanasuwan at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanjanasuwan avoids it.#BC#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Phillips clinches up with Kanjanasuwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a three punch combo that has Kanjanasuwan backing up. Kanjanasuwan nods at Phillips to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan tries to work over Phillips's front leg with a kick but Phillips checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Kanjanasuwan moved away.#T1#
Phillips connects with the punch.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanjanasuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips with a jab.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Phillips closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break free.
Phillips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanjanasuwan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanjanasuwan avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanjanasuwan tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kanjanasuwan manages to avoid it.
Kanjanasuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.#T2#
Kanjanasuwan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
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#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanjanasuwan's efforts to push away.
Kanjanasuwan tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanjanasuwan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanjanasuwan takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break free.
Phillips missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Phillips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanjanasuwan's face.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
Phillips prevents Kanjanasuwan from breaking the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips lands a knee to the body.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanjanasuwans head.
Kanjanasuwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Kanjanasuwan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kanjanasuwan tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position. #BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Phillips rushes Kanjanasuwan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kanjanasuwan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Phillips dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phillips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan blocking some punches.
A short left from Phillips.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanjanasuwan avoids it.
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phillips obliges.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan maintains the clinch. #T1#
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but Kanjanasuwan blocks with his arms.
Phillips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kanjanasuwan is rocked!
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanjanasuwan avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanjanasuwan is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Kanjanasuwan is blocking nicely.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Kanjanasuwan seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips prevents Kanjanasuwan from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Phillips darts in and clinches Kanjanasuwan up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanjanasuwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phillips thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kanjanasuwan if he has to take too many more of those.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Phillips forces Kanjanasuwan back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phillips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanjanasuwan's brow.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
Phillips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kanjanasuwan managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily. #CL#
Phillips has Kanjanasuwan up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan is breathing heavily.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phillips. #T4#
Kanjanasuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan throws a counter combo.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanjanasuwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Kanjanasuwan's defenses.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanjanasuwan can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Kanjanasuwan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillips is pawing at Kanjanasuwan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kanjanasuwan's nose. Kanjanasuwan is badly hurt! Phillips pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kanjanasuwan tries desperately to hold on but Phillips is relentless in his assault! As Kanjanasuwan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Phillips away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Phillips!
Pedro Phillips looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.

 

Event: Highland 31     
Date:   Apr 26, 2021
#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Skinner moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Skinner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skinner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks to clinch
and Skinner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner avoids the head kick by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Skinner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a series of punches but Skinner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Skinner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Skinner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Skinner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skinner eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith moves to clinch but Skinner breaks away
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Smith defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Skinner blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Skinner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Skinner drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skinner is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tucker Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Skinner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Skinner lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smith out cold! What a finish! Skinner is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shug Skinner!

 

Event: BWMMA-6 Double Header     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Lewandowski moves in looking to clinch but Hoss pushes him off.
Hoss appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoss looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown but Hoss shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Hoss's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoss as he jumps to the side.
Hoss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Lewandowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewandowski landing strikes.
Lewandowski working the head with strikes.
Lewandowski landing strikes.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound.
Hoss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewandowski is working Hoss over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lewandowski cracks Hoss with a big elbow.
Lewandowski working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Lewandowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoss looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lewandowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoss is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lewandowski lets go of the hold and Hoss can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cael Lewandowski!

 

Event: Highland 20     
Date:   Apr 09, 2021
#R1#
Raksudsud sizes up Rinda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rinda avoids the head kick by Raksudsud.
Rinda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rinda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raksudsud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rinda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Raksudsud is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rinda yanks on the arm and Raksudsud is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rinda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!

 

Event: Highland 19     
Date:   Apr 07, 2021
#R1#
Kanjanasuwan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanjanasuwan - the referee stops the clock and Cano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanjanasuwan. Cano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Kanjanasuwan clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cano feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Cano does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kanjanasuwan!
Kanjanasuwan lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kanjanasuwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cano trying to control but Kanjanasuwan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cano postures up in Kanjanasuwan's guard and throws a big left but Kanjanasuwan blocks it.
Cano stops Kanjanasuwan from standing up.
Cano trying to control but Kanjanasuwan is working from the bottom.
Cano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kanjanasuwan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanjanasuwan wants it to stay on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan looks to land a body kick but Cano moved away.
Cano shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Kanjanasuwan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanjanasuwan wants it to stay on the feet.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cano.
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanjanasuwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanjanasuwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kanjanasuwan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Kanjanasuwan. No joy for Cano on that attempt.
Cano looks winded!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanjanasuwan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cano.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Cano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3##SUB2#
Cano has gone for a leg lock! Kanjanasuwan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cano's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kanjanasuwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kanjanasuwan has managed to get both his arms back between Cano's legs - danger averted.
Kanjanasuwan postures up.
Cano working a defensive guard but Kanjanasuwan passes into half guard.
Kanjanasuwan tries to stand and escape but Cano is controlling the position.
Cano is looking for a sweep. Kanjanasuwan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SU#
Kanjanasuwan gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Cano looks for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well.
Kanjanasuwan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kanjanasuwan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cano's head.
Cano fails with the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanjanasuwan is looking for a counter combo.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cano takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cano gets tackled into the cage by Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan maintains the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan gets underhooks to prevent Cano's takedown attempt.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cano.
Cano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan is defending well.
Cano is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cano is working for takedown but Kanjanasuwan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kanjanasuwan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kanjanasuwan. #CUT#It looks like Matheus Cano has been cut.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a leg kick.
Kanjanasuwan lands a head kick. Cano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that half lands.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kanjanasuwan but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kanjanasuwan forces Cano back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Kanjanasuwan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cano. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and clinches up with Cano.
Kanjanasuwan stalling the fight.
Kanjanasuwan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cano fails with a takedown attempt.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL#
Kanjanasuwan rushes Cano and presses him up against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Cano moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanjanasuwan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kanjanasuwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanjanasuwan stops a takedown attempt from Cano. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kanjanasuwan clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Cano looking for a takedown. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.#TD2#
Cano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kanjanasuwan has one foot on Cano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan lands a head kick!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Cano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cano wants to clinch but Kanjanasuwan slips to the side
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a one-two to the body.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Cano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanjanasuwan's waist but Kanjanasuwan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cano off to one side.
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanjanasuwan.
Cano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Cano moves away #TD2#
and Cano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Cano has gone for a leg lock! Kanjanasuwan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cano's guard.#REVR##T1#
Kanjanasuwan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cano punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cano trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Cano has his foot on Kanjanasuwan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanjanasuwan works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Cano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kanjanasuwan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to stand up but Cano won't let him.
Kanjanasuwan preventing the sweep.
Matheus Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanjanasuwan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kanjanasuwan stacks Cano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kanjanasuwan!#T3##SU#
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Kanjanasuwan has managed to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kanjanasuwan has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan throws a series of punches but Cano avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Cano wants to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses.
Cano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Kanjanasuwan has Cano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanjanasuwan wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch.
Cano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a head kick. Cano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kanjanasuwan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan!

 

Event: Highland 17     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Kanjanasuwan darts in and clinches Kara France up against the cage.#BC2#
Kanjanasuwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan swinging wildly here.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range. #CL2#
Kanjanasuwan gets a clinch.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan won't allow it.
Kara France gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kara France is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kara France with that takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Kara France avoids the body shot from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanjanasuwan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan circles away easily
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kara France fails with the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kara France, pushing him back against the cage.
Kara France has a couple of punches blocked by Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France keeps control of Kanjanasuwan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kanjanasuwan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the clinch but Kara France keeps him there for the moment.
Kara France fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kara France.
Kara France tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kara France is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kara France jumps guard but Kanjanasuwan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kanjanasuwan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kara France has double underhooks.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Kara France is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Kanjanasuwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kara France dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kara France shoots in for a double leg but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kara France wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a hook. Kara France tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanjanasuwan 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 Kara France has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kara France and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick as Kara France jumps back.
Kara France looks for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Kara France trying to stall but Kanjanasuwan improves his position.
Kara France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kanjanasuwan digs a right hand underneath Kara France's ribcage. Kara France let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kanjanasuwan working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanjanasuwan as Kara France tries to tie him up.
Kanjanasuwan can't break the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan gets underhooks to prevent Kara France's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara France. Kanjanasuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kara France tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanjanasuwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duang Kanjanasuwan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan circles away easily
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a head kick.
Kara France closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kara France dives in for a single leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kara France breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duang Kanjanasuwan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kara France moves out of range as Kanjanasuwan throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanjanasuwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kara France moves away.
Kai Kara France is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kara France dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
A right-left combo lands from Kanjanasuwan. #T1#
A shot to the body from Kara France misses
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a three punch combo that has Kara France backing up. Kara France nods at Kanjanasuwan to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanjanasuwan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Kara France bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanjanasuwan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanjanasuwan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kara France throws a low kick, looking for Kanjanasuwan's leg but Kanjanasuwan calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Kanjanasuwan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kara France, pushing him back against the cage.
Kara France is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanjanasuwan to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kara France pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kara France moves in looking to clinch but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan. #T2##CL2#
Kanjanasuwan clinches with his opponent.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kanjanasuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanjanasuwan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kara France fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kara France will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
It looked like Kara France wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that Kara France avoids nicely.
Kara France changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanjanasuwan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kara France dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kanjanasuwan blocks a head kick by Kara France.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan clinches up with Kara France and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is struggling to control the position.
Kara France fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kara France breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanjanasuwan as he jumps to the side.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Kara France moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a hook to the side of Kara France's head but Kara France sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanjanasuwan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kara France rather than just go for the knockout.
Kara France is looking to clinch.
Kara France moves out of range of the body kick from Kanjanasuwan. #T4#
Kara France fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanjanasuwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kara France.
Kara France blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kara France wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan pushes Kara France up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kara France.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duang Kanjanasuwan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kara France doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away.
Kanjanasuwan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kara France.
Kara France shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanjanasuwan pinned against the cage. Kanjanasuwan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Kanjanasuwan as Kara France shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kara France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara France. Kanjanasuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kara France dives in and grabs Kanjanasuwan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kanjanasuwan pushes down on Kara France's head and hops out.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan clinches up with Kara France and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan moves into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a knee to the head.
Kara France fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kanjanasuwan throws a leg kick but Kara France checks it.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kanjanasuwan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan leaves Kara France with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan throws out a counter right but Kara France avoids it with no problem.
Kara France tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanjanasuwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kara France will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Kara France tries to clinch up.
Kara France shoots in for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan throws a big counter head kick but Kara France avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kanjanasuwan has Kara France up against the cage in a clinch.
Kara France has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanjanasuwan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kara France tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kara France tries to pull guard but Kanjanasuwan won't allow it. #BC2#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses.
Kara France is looking to counter punch.
Kara France is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanjanasuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a body kick.
Kara France looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Kara France moves out of range easily.
Kara France is looking to counter punch.
Kanjanasuwan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kara France is looking to clinch.
Kara France is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanjanasuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan stalks Kara France and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kara France's face. Kara France staggers backwards, shaken.
Kara France closes the distance but Kanjanasuwan moves to the side
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a head kick. That will keep Kara France thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kanjanasuwan fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Kara France shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kara France tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanjanasuwan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Kanjanasuwan. Those never looked like landing.
Kara France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kara France lands with a hook. Kanjanasuwan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kara France lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kara France tries for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanjanasuwan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kara France escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanjanasuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kara France blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kai Kara France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duang Kanjanasuwan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duang Kanjanasuwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kanjanasuwan 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duang Kanjanasuwan!

 

Event: Highland 14     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Smith tests Sovotnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Sovotnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sovotnikov throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sovotnikov off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Sovotnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sovotnikov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Sovotnikov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Sovotnikov has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sovotnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sovotnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Sovotnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Sovotnikov is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sovotnikov has his back to the cage.
Sovotnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sovotnikov avoids it.#T2##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Sovotnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander Sovotnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovotnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sovotnikov throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sovotnikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Sovotnikov moves out of range. #T3#
Sovotnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sovotnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Sovotnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sovotnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Sovotnikov 's knee.
Sovotnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Sovotnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sovotnikov misses with a straight left.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Sovotnikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Sovotnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Sovotnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sovotnikov.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a combination. Sovotnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook.
Smith cracks Sovotnikov with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sovotnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tucker Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sovotnikov lands a jab.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Sovotnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sovotnikov.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tucker Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Sovotnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Sovotnikov is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T1##KD2#
Sovotnikov drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sovotnikov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sovotnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sovotnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sovotnikov's body. Sovotnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sovotnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Sovotnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sovotnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a jab to Sovotnikov's midsection.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sovotnikov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sovotnikov misses with the combination.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sovotnikov.
As Sovotnikov looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sovotnikov just gets out of the way.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Sovotnikov with a series of wild strikes but Sovotnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sovotnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Sovotnikov misses.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Sovotnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Sovotnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sovotnikov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a low kick.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov is having none of it.
Sovotnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sovotnikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sovotnikov.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sovotnikov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Sovotnikov misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sovotnikov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sovotnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Sovotnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Sovotnikov does no damage.
A big right from Sovotnikov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Sovotnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sovotnikov misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Sovotnikov misses its intended target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sovotnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sovotnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Sovotnikov pushes him off.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A big left from Sovotnikov misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sovotnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Sovotnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sovotnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sovotnikov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sovotnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov misses the jab.#T2#
Sovotnikov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sovotnikov misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Sovotnikov strikes.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Sovotnikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Sovotnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovotnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sovotnikov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sovotnikov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Sovotnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith prevents a body shot from Sovotnikov.
A head punch on the inside from Sovotnikov fails to land.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Sovotnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Sovotnikov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Sovotnikov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smith rushes Sovotnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Sovotnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away. #T4#
Sovotnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sovotnikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Sovotnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sovotnikov 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Sovotnikov!

 

Event: KOM Featherweight Semi Finals     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Stat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Minatpimsan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stat throws a body shot but no joy.
Minatpimsan throws a nice head kick!
Minatpimsan falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Stat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Stat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Minatpimsan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stat has cracked it and Minatpimsan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grounded Stat!

 

Event: BWMMA-3     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1##KD2#
Nandera drops Hoss with a beautiful combination! Hoss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nandera is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Hoss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nandera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Nandera drives through with a takedown into guard. #ROC2#Hoss is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Nandera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Hoss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoss is breathing heavily.
Hoss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoss seems to have got his legs back now.
Nandera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Nandera pushes Hoss up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hoss breaks from the clinch.
Hoss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nandera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Hoss misses.
Nandera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoss circles away.
Nandera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoss pinned against the cage. Hoss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.
Nandera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Nandera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hoss breaks the clinch.
Nandera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nandera shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Nandera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Hoss's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoss throws a right and a left that Nandera avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hoss gets tackled into the cage by Nandera. Nandera maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nandera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Nandera stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Nandera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nandera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoss's waist but Hoss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nandera off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoss slips a jab and a cross from Nandera. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoss enables Nandera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nandera working some strikes from top position.
Hoss has momentary wrist control but Nandera slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Nandera gets to his feet. Hoss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nandera. #CL2#
Nandera drives through and clinches with Hoss against the cage. #BC2#
Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoss blocks a head kick by Nandera.
Hoss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Hoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hoss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nandera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nandera shoots for a takedown but Hoss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nandera.
Hoss wants to clinch up but Nandera keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nandera. Those never looked like landing.
Nandera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nandera looks to clinch
and Hoss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoss avoids the head kick by Nandera.
Nandera shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nandera. #T4#
Hoss delivers a nice body kick.
Nandera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoss tries to clinch up.
Nandera is looking for the big counter here.
Nandera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nandera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoss's head.
Nandera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoss tries to avoid it but Nandera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoss to the ground. Hoss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hoss gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nandera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoss but Hoss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nandera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Hoss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nandera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoss tries to clinch up.
Big Hoss is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoss misses with a hook. Nandera ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Nandera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Hoss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nandera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nandera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nandera misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandera is defended easily by Hoss.
Nandera misses with a takedown attempt - Hoss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoss misses its target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Nandera dives in and scores a takedown into Hoss's guard.#SU2#
Nandera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nandera lands with a kick to the temple. Hoss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Nandera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoss, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nandera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nandera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nandera shoots and misses
and Hoss counters with a three punch combo that has Nandera backing up. Nandera nods at Hoss to acknowledge the strikes.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.#CL#
Hoss has Nandera up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nandera scores with a nice strike.
Nandera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nandera is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Nandera lands with a kick to the temple. Hoss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nandera.
Hoss thuds his shin into the meat of Nandera's side.#CL2#
Nandera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nandera moves into range and clinches up with Hoss.#BC2#
Nandera breaks from the clinch.
Nandera avoids the head kick by Hoss. #TD2#
Hoss gets caught napping as Nandera dives in and scores a takedown. Hoss manages to retain guard.

Hoss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hoss throws a body shot but no joy.
Nandera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoss defends well and Nandera ends up having to push Hoss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Nandera.#T3##TD2#
Nandera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Nandera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hoss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nandera circles away quickly and effectively.
Nandera unleashes a big counter combination but Hoss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nandera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Hoss does no damage.
Nandera looks to land a combination but Hoss avoids it well.
Nandera swinging wildly here.
Nandera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoss circles away.
Hoss blocks a head kick by Nandera. #T4#
Hoss moves in looking to clinch but Nandera pushes him off.
Nandera thows a body kick. Hoss tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nandera.
Nandera lands a head kick. Hoss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nandera throws a one two combo.
Hoss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD2#
Nandera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoss was covering up waiting for the punch and Nandera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nandera on the ground.#ES#
Hoss pushes Nandera off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Hoss. No joy for Nandera on that attempt.
Nandera has his takedown stuffed
and Hoss counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Nandera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Hoss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Nandera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoss is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nandera connects with a decent elbow.
Nandera is chipping away with strikes.
Nandera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2#
Nandera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anderson Nandera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nandera tries to bum rush Hoss with a series of wild strikes but Hoss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nandera throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
Nandera is looking to chop away at Hoss's legs.
Nandera dips to his left and cracks Hoss with an uppercut!
Nandera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nandera lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandera is defended easily by Hoss.#T1#
Nandera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nandera blocks a head kick by Hoss.
Nice sprawl there from Hoss as Nandera shoots in.
Nandera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoss defends it nicely.
Big Hoss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nandera.
Hoss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nandera is looking for the big counter here.
Nandera misses with a series of wild punches.
Nandera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoss.
Some wild striking there from Hoss. #T2#
Hoss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoss throws a solid leg kick but Nandera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoss.
Nandera throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Hoss gets tackled into the cage by Nandera. Nandera maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nandera takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nandera throws a nice looking combination but Hoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nandera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoss, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nandera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson Nandera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nandera blocks a head kick by Hoss.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoss tried to counter with a leg kick but Nandera avoided it.
Nandera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nandera misses with a head kick.
Hoss throws a front kick aimed at Nandera's knee but Nandera avoids it well.
Nandera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoss as he avoids it easily.
Hoss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Nandera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Hoss kicks Nandera off and gets back to his feet.
Nandera misses with a wild combination.
Hoss stuffs the takedown attempt from Nandera. Nandera gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hoss. #T4#
Nandera throws a series of strikes that have Hoss backpedaling.
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!#TD2#
Hoss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nandera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nandera won't allow Hoss to get back to his feet.
Big Hoss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nandera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nandera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hoss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nandera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Hoss working for a triangle but Nandera defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nandera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nandera 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nandera!

 

Event: Highland 4     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1#
Raksudsud throws a poor cross that misses
and Naytiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raksudsud.
A head kick misses from Raksudsud. #CL#
Raksudsud pushes Naytiv up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Raksudsud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Naytiv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raksudsud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv is trying to pull guard but Raksudsud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naytiv digs a right hand into Raksudsud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raksudsud's gas tank.
Naytiv misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raksudsud manages to break the clinch.
Raksudsud throws a leg kick but Naytiv checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naytiv tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naytiv cracks Raksudsud with an open hand slap.
Raksudsud ducks right into an uppercut from Naytiv.
Raksudsud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Naytiv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Raksudsud is trying to stall.
Naytiv can't find room to land a body shot as Raksudsud controls the action. #BC#
Raksudsud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raksudsud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naytiv scores with a jab to the body.
Naytiv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raksudsud misses with an uppercut.
Naytiv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Raksudsud tries to keep at a distance but Naytiv has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raksudsud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naytiv struggles to land a body shot inside as Raksudsud controls his hands.
Naytiv lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raksudsud backwards.
Naytiv lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naytiv on the inside.
Naytiv can't get the takedown.
Pok Raksudsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aisland Naytiv.#T2#
Raksudsud is trying to break the clinch but Naytiv is controlling him.
Raksudsud using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Naytiv pushes Raksudsud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naytiv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raksudsud walks away with a smile on his face. Naytiv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naytiv lands with a straight right. Raksudsud didn't see that one coming.
Raksudsud takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Raksudsud clinches.
Raksudsud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naytiv.
Raksudsud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raksudsud tries to break free but Naytiv pushes him back against the cage.
Raksudsud tries to circle away but Naytiv has him pinned against the cage.
Naytiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raksudsud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Naytiv is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raksudsud to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Naytiv. #T3#
Naytiv scores with a shoulder strike.
Naytiv is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naytiv lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naytiv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raksudsud smiles and moves away.
Naytiv throws a leg kick but Raksudsud moved away.
Raksudsud stuffs the takedown attempt from Naytiv. Naytiv gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raksudsud.
Raksudsud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naytiv lands a nice shot that snaps Raksudsud's head back.
Raksudsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naytiv stuns Raksudsud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raksudsud is breathing heavily.
Naytiv lands a body shot. #T4#
Naytiv lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Naytiv closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naytiv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naytiv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naytiv keeps control of Raksudsud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raksudsud can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naytiv takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naytiv tries to pull guard but Raksudsud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Naytiv lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Naytiv.
Naytiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Naytiv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raksudsud's elbow. #TD2#
Naytiv pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aisland Naytiv dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Naytiv lands a nice hook to Raksudsud's body. Raksudsud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naytiv lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raksudsud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naytiv lands the left hand.
Raksudsud throws a looping overhand right but Naytiv ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Naytiv.
Naytiv lands a really nice looking cross but Raksudsud seems unphased.
Raksudsud tries to clinch but Naytiv moves out of range.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raksudsud throws a sloppy head kick and Naytiv moves out of range easily.
Raksudsud wants to clinch up but Naytiv keeps it at a distance.
Naytiv avoids the head kick by Raksudsud.
A head kick misses from Raksudsud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naytiv lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Naytiv moves into the clinch successfully.
Naytiv lands a shoulder strike.
Naytiv gets through Raksudsud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Naytiv. #T1#
Naytiv scores with a hook to the body.
Naytiv goes for a takedown attempt but Raksudsud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naytiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Naytiv pushes Raksudsud up against the cage in a clinch.
Naytiv scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naytiv scores with a shot to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naytiv scores with a shot to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv can't find room to land a body shot as Raksudsud controls the action.
Naytiv lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raksudsud backwards. #BC2#
Naytiv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naytiv scores with a sloppy right hand. Raksudsud should have avoided that one.
Naytiv jabs at Raksudsud's body.
Raksudsud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raksudsud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naytiv manages to avoid it.#T2#
Naytiv connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Raksudsud is rocked!
Raksudsud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naytiv lands with a hook. Raksudsud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Raksudsud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naytiv lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Naytiv rushes Raksudsud and presses him up against the cage.
Raksudsud seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naytiv.
Naytiv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raksudsud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naytiv lands with a right to the head.
Naytiv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Naytiv on the inside.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Naytiv pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naytiv lands with a cross. #CL2#
Naytiv rushes Raksudsud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naytiv digs a right hand underneath Raksudsud's ribcage. Raksudsud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Naytiv. #T3#
Raksudsud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naytiv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raksudsud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pok Raksudsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aisland Naytiv.
Naytiv lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Raksudsud misses
letting Naytiv counter with a right hand.
Naytiv lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Naytiv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BOOM! Naytiv lands a beautiful left hook that drops Raksudsud. Raksudsud tries to recover but Naytiv is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Raksudsud lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aisland Naytiv!

 

Event: Highland 4     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1#
Kanjanasuwan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taube.
Kanjanasuwan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taube throws a shot from downtown. Kanjanasuwan moves away and avoids it.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Taube moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan thuds his shin into the meat of Taube's side.
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanjanasuwan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Taube closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.#BC2#
Taube's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Taube moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the body shot from Taube.
Taube dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taube lands with a nice body punch.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kanjanasuwan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanjanasuwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taube.
Taube avoids the head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan moves in looking to clinch but Taube pushes him off.
Taube keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kanjanasuwan does no damage. #T1#
Taube connects with a jab.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ambros Taube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taube scores with a nice strike.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to clinch but Taube is avoiding it.
Taube fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Taube has Kanjanasuwan up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Taube drags the fight down to the ground.
Taube has a closed guard, preventing Kanjanasuwan from standing up.
Taube wants to sweep here but Kanjanasuwan controlling him for the moment.
Taube has a closed guard, preventing Kanjanasuwan from standing up. #T2##SU#
Kanjanasuwan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taube misses the jab.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Taube throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanjanasuwan!
Taube misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanjanasuwan tries to bum rush Taube with a series of wild strikes but Taube uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Taube.
Taube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube throws a head kick that misses.
Taube is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taube throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanjanasuwan. #CL2#
Taube darts in and clinches Kanjanasuwan up against the cage.#T3#
Kanjanasuwan controlling the action here for a moment.
Kanjanasuwan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taube.
We've been informed that Taube has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that Taube semi-blocks.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a hook. Taube ducked under it nicely.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a kick to the body.
Taube slips a jab and a cross from Kanjanasuwan.
A combination from Kanjanasuwan does no damage.
Taube dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taube lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taube works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanjanasuwan wants to clinch.#T4#
Taube misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taube fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kanjanasuwan looks to land a combination. Taube sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kanjanasuwan is breathing heavily.
Taube moves in looking to clinch but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild body kick that Taube sees coming a mile off.
Taube uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Taube. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Taube manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Taube finds it's way through Kanjanasuwan's defenses.
Taube cracks Kanjanasuwan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taube throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanjanasuwan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanjanasuwan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Taube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ambros Taube dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taube connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taube jabs Kanjanasuwan right on the nose. Kanjanasuwan blinks but takes it well.
Taube misses with a series of wild punches.
As Taube looks to move away, Kanjanasuwan throws a big counter combo but Taube just gets out of the way.
Taube goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taube tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taube manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taube avoids the head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Taube fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanjanasuwan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taube has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Taube tries to land a front kick but Kanjanasuwan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taube tries to clinch up.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to slow Taube down with leg kicks.
Taube throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Taube wants to counter the offense by Kanjanasuwan and move into the clinch position.
Taube tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Kanjanasuwan misses
and Taube counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanjanasuwan blocks the body kick.
Taube tries to clinch but Kanjanasuwan is having none of it.
Taube connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taube has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taube scores with a body shot.
Taube scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taube looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanjanasuwan is just out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taube misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Taube lands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanjanasuwan takes one to the side of the head.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taube throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanjanasuwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanjanasuwan throws out a loose jab but Taube uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Taube throws out a counter right but Kanjanasuwan avoids it with no problem.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Taube lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Taube fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanjanasuwan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taube breaks the clinch.
Taube thuds a left hand into Kanjanasuwan's body.#T3#
Kanjanasuwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanjanasuwan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taube to score with a decent uppercut.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a head kick by Taube.
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanjanasuwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube scores with a hook to the body. Kanjanasuwan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taube shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Taube's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taube pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taube looks for the body kick but Kanjanasuwan saw that one coming.
Taube lands a jab.
Taube takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Taube closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.#BC2#
Taube manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Taube moves out of range easily.
Taube moves away from the strike by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Taube throws a body punch but Kanjanasuwan moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taube looks to land a combination but Kanjanasuwan avoids it well.
A head kick by Kanjanasuwan misses
and Taube counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanjanasuwan thinking.
Taube connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taube with a nice cross.
Taube scores with the left hand. Kanjanasuwan knows he should have avoided that one.
Taube paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taube with a jab.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Taube.
Taube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ambros Taube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanjanasuwan - that will leave a mark!
Ambros Taube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taube connects with a crisp jab.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanjanasuwan tests Taube's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taube digs a good body shot into Kanjanasuwan's ribs.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taube throws a right and a left that Kanjanasuwan avoids nicely.
Taube lands with a good body shot.
Kanjanasuwan lands a leg kick that knocks Taube off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taube drives through and clinches with Kanjanasuwan against the cage.
Taube lands a nice shot to the body.
Taube avoiding damage as Kanjanasuwan throws knees to the body. #BC#
Kanjanasuwan 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!
Taube dives in for a single leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Taube clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Taube's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taube lands a nice looking body shot.
Taube doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away. #CL2#
Taube gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanjanasuwan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanjanasuwan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Taube breaks from the clinch.
Taube lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanjanasuwan's head.
Taube dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
A punch combination from Taube misses.
Kanjanasuwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanjanasuwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Taube slips a jab and a cross from Kanjanasuwan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taube throws a right hand that Kanjanasuwan ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanjanasuwan also avoids with ease.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanjanasuwan defending well as Taube loads up on a big left hand.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Taube is having none of it.
Kanjanasuwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Taube clinches.
Taube misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Taube breaks from the clinch.
Taube misses the shot to the body.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Taube is having none of it.
Taube's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taube duly obliges.
Taube scores with a jab. Kanjanasuwan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Kanjanasuwan lands but Taube takes it in his stride. #T3#
Taube lands with a good body shot.
Taube slips a straight right by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Taube. That snapped Kanjanasuwan's head back.
Taube scores with a jab to the head.
Taube connects with a single shot there.
Taube lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Taube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taube throws a body punch but Kanjanasuwan moves out of range.
Taube misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kanjanasuwan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ambros Taube is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kanjanasuwan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanjanasuwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanjanasuwan misses the jab.
Taube scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kanjanasuwan in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Kanjanasuwan.
Taube unleashes a big counter combination but Kanjanasuwan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanjanasuwan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taube's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Duang Kanjanasuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanjanasuwan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taube keeps the fight on the outside.
Taube throws a series of punches but Kanjanasuwan avoids them all with ease.
Taube misses with a body shot.
Kanjanasuwan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taube lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kanjanasuwan throws a leg kick that misses.
Taube lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambros Taube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taube 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambros Taube!

 

Event: Highland 3     
Date:   Mar 03, 2021
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Winters feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winters stops Smith from standing up. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Winters has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Smith taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Highland 3     
Date:   Mar 03, 2021
#R1#
Kanjanasuwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanjanasuwan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kanjanasuwan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanner shoots in but no luck this time.
Kanjanasuwan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanjanasuwan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tanner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanjanasuwan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner trying to control but Kanjanasuwan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kanjanasuwan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kanjanasuwan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kanjanasuwan is looking to stand up but Tanner won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Kanjanasuwan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kanjanasuwan wants to stand and escape but instead Tanner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tanner advances to half guard.
Kanjanasuwan taking some punishment here, with Tanner in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Tanner seems content to control.#SUB2#
Tanner seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Tanner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Tanner is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tanner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kanjanasuwan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Tanner!

 

Event: BWMMA-2     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Hoss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fezue.#CUT2#It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Hoss throws a body punch but Fezue moves out of range. #CL2#
Fezue moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fezue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fezue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Fezue.
Fezue lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Hoss is rocked!
Fezue prevents Hoss from breaking the clinch.
Oh Hoss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoss working hard to break the clinch.
Hoss seems to have got his legs back now.
Fezue lands with a right to the head.
Fezue lands a nice uppercut.
Fezue lands a shot to the body.
Fezue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fezue creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hoss with a big uppercut! Hoss tries to clinch up but Fezue pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hoss to the mat! Hoss covers up and Fezue unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rover Fezue!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 23, 2021
#R1##CL#
Atsushi has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minatpimsan.
Atsushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minatpimsan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Minatpimsan up against the cage.
Minatpimsan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Atsushi misses with the head strike.
Minatpimsan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atsushi's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kuroda Atsushi has been cut.#TD#
Atsushi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atsushi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Atsushi is trying for a kimura here. Minatpimsan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Atsushi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kuroda Atsushi!
Our winner, Kuroda Atsushi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: QFC Tournament 1040 Round 3     
Date:   Feb 22, 2021
#R1#
Hoss is looking to clinch but Mars is avoiding it.
Hoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD#
Mars lands a left and a right that send Hoss crashing to the mat, dazed. Mars thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hoss is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Mars connects with a superb combination that knocks Hoss out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mars before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hoss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Mars!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 1040 Round 2     
Date:   Feb 21, 2021
#R1#
Torrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoss.
A head kick misses from Hoss.
Jack Torrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torrance.
A jab lands there for Torrance.
Torrance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torrance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torrance connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoss. Hoss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Hoss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torrance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoss circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoss.
Hoss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torrance is able to avoid easily.
Torrance throws a nice looking combination but Hoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hoss clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch.
Torrance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoss throws a nice looking combination but Torrance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torrance is looking to clinch but Hoss is avoiding it. #T1#
Torrance is looking to clinch but Hoss is avoiding it. #CL2#
Hoss has closed the distance and engaged Torrance in a clinch.
Torrance lands an elbow just above Hoss 's eye.
Hoss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torrance is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoss is looking to break free of the clinch but Torrance has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torrance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoss circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Torrance breaks the clinch.
Torrance slips a jab and a cross from Hoss.
Torrance is looking for a counter combo.
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torrance wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoss moves out of range as Torrance strikes.#CL#
Torrance moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torrance tries to clinch there but Hoss circles away.
Torrance darts in trying to clinch
and Hoss counters with a left and a right that stings Torrance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Torrance closes the distance and clinches.
Torrance trying to stall but Hoss improves his position.
Hoss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrance lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torrance.
Torrance trying to control the position but instead, Hoss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torrance into the cage.#BC#
Torrance breaks the clinch. #T3#
Torrance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoss is looking for the big counter here.
Torrance wants to clinch up but Hoss keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoss.
Hoss scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Hoss moves into the clinch.
Torrance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoss blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoss lands with a left to the head.
Torrance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoss ducks under a wild hook from Torrance.
Torrance is breathing heavily.
Hoss slips a jab from Torrance.
Torrance throws out a loose jab but Hoss uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hoss gets a clinch. #T4#
Hoss is looking to break free of the clinch but Torrance has double underhooks.
Hoss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoss blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch.
Torrance tries to clinch but Hoss is having none of it.
Hoss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoss throws a series of punches but Torrance moves out of range.
Hoss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torrance.
Hoss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Torrance clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Hoss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Hoss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hoss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoss tries to bum rush Torrance with a series of wild strikes but Torrance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrance.
Hoss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoss scores with a spinning back kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hoss in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hoss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torrance avoids the head kick by Hoss.
Torrance is looking to clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hoss! Torrance is out on his feet! Hoss rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Torrance is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Torrance is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Hoss!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 1040 Round 1     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hoss.
Gadura throws a hook but Hoss blocks it.
Gadura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gadura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoss avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Hoss.
Hoss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gadura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gadura is working for takedown but Hoss is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elver Gadura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoss tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Hoss throws a head kick that misses.
Gadura fails with the takedown
and Hoss counters with a head kick. That will keep Gadura thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gadura is looking to clinch.
Hoss throws a head kick that misses.
Hoss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Hoss.
Gadura shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Gadura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Hoss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoss duly obliges.
Big Hoss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gadura.
Hoss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Gadura has a takedown stuffed.
Hoss throws a head kick that misses.
Gadura darts in looking for a takedown but Hoss gets double underhooks and turns Gadura into the cage.
Gadura fails to pull guard.
Gadura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Hoss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hoss rushes Gadura and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hoss breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hoss breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gadura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Gadura shoots in for a double leg but Hoss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gadura shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Gadura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Hoss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gadura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gadura throws a shot from downtown. Hoss moves away and avoids it.
Hoss misses with a body kick.
Gadura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gadura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gadura moves in looking to clinch but Hoss pushes him off.
Gadura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoss counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Hoss has closed the distance and engaged Gadura in a clinch. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoss with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gadura tries to clinch but Hoss is having none of it.
Gadura darts in looking for a takedown but Hoss gets double underhooks and turns Gadura into the cage. #BC2#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoss throws a sloppy head kick and Gadura moves out of range easily.
Gadura lands a head kick. Hoss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gadura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoss as he avoids it easily.
Gadura is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoss scores with a four punch combination!
Gadura darts in trying to clinch
and Hoss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Hoss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hoss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gadura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoss defends it nicely.
Gadura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoss pinned against the cage. Hoss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadura fails with the takedown
and Hoss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elver Gadura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hoss closes the distance and clinches.
Hoss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gadura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoss after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Hoss manages to break the clinch.
Hoss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gadura.
Hoss unleashes a big counter combination but Gadura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gadura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoss.
Hoss lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Elver Gadura has been cut.
Hoss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hoss has Gadura up against the cage in a clinch.
Gadura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoss throws a leg kick which misses Gadura's front leg but catches the back leg as Gadura tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Hoss forces Gadura back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hoss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elver Gadura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Hoss stalks Gadura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gadura's face. Gadura staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Hoss misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Hoss drives through and clinches with Gadura against the cage. #BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gadura tries to bum rush Hoss with a series of wild strikes but Hoss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoss misses with a few strikes there.
Gadura shoots in for a takedown but Hoss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gadura avoids the head kick by Hoss.
Hoss throws a right and a left that Gadura avoids nicely.
Hoss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoss counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Gadura clinches up with Hoss and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Gadura breaks the clinch.
Gadura goes for a double leg but Hoss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoss continues to drive forward.
Gadura is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Gadura.
Hoss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Hoss as Gadura shoots in.
Hoss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoss fakes the leg kick and cracks Gadura in the body. #T4#
Hoss avoids the head kick by Gadura.
Gadura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoss throws a shot to the body.
Gadura goes for a double leg but Hoss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoss continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Hoss breaks from the clinch.
Hoss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gadura misses the shot to the body.
Gadura shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Gadura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gadura shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoss tries to sprawl out of it but Gadura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Hoss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elver Gadura'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#
Hoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Gadura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoss misses with the combination.
Hoss misses with the combination.
Hoss connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hoss as Gadura shoots in.
Hoss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gadura back to the cage. Hoss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadura moves out of range as Hoss throws a body kick.
Hoss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gadura blocks a head kick by Hoss.
Gadura tries to clinch but Hoss is having none of it. #CL#
Gadura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoss, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Gadura breaks from the clinch.
Gadura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big Hoss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gadura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elver Gadura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoss lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Hoss moves into the clinch.
Gadura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gadura checks it well.
Hoss lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Hoss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Hoss closes the distance and clinches.
Gadura is trying to drag Hoss to the mat but Hoss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Hoss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gadura fails with a takedown attempt.
Gadura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoss.
Hoss keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gadura closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Gadura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoss gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Hoss manages to break the clinch.
Hoss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gadura rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gadura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoss shapes to counter with a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gadura. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hoss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gadura.
Gadura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gadura shoots in for a takedown but Hoss shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Hoss moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hoss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hoss moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gadura breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hoss is looking to land body kicks.
Hoss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gadura misses with a takedown
and Hoss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoss slips a jab and a cross from Gadura. #CL2#
Hoss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoss lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hoss manages to break the clinch.
Gadura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoss's waist but Hoss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gadura off to one side.
Hoss tries a head kick but it misses.
Elver Gadura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Hoss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gadura just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Big Hoss!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Big Hoss!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Big Hoss!

Big Hoss wins by unanimous decision!

 

 
 
 
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