Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagwell. Prilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagwell looks to land a left hand but Prilla moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Prilla as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Biff Bagwell has been cut.
Prilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwell throwing a counter right hand but Prilla manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bagwell there.
Bagwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Prilla.
Bagwell is looking to land body kicks.
Prilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwell moves away.
Bagwell misses with a straight left.
Prilla throws out a counter right but Bagwell avoids it with no problem.
Bagwell with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prilla.
Bagwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD2#
Prilla feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bagwell sprawling to the canvas! Bagwell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prilla finish him?! #ROC2#Bagwell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prilla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Bagwell leaves his chin hanging out and Prilla seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bagwell crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lane Prilla!
As Lane Prilla got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That's two wins in my debut week here at CFC. I want Davide Farina in a title eliminator next!'.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Thorsen scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Draconis or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorsen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Draconis shoots in and gets a takedown into Thorsen's guard.
Draconis is looking to pass into half guard but Thorsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thorsen is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorsen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Draconis looking for a guillotine here but Thorsen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis trying to control the position. #T1#
Draconis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorsen controls the pace.#SUB#
Thorsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorsen 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.
Draconis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thorsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draconis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorsen stays in close to Draconis's body and controls the position.
Draconis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thorsen is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Thorsen misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Thorsen lands an uppercut.
Thorsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
Draconis blocks an uppercut.
Thorsen misses with the head strike.
Draconis swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen.
Thorsen lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Draconis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Thorsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Draconis.
Draconis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen throws a head punch that misses.
Draconis jumps guard but Thorsen stands there with Draconis around his waist. Draconis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draconis is trying to pull guard but Thorsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Draconis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Thorsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thorsen tries to clinch up#TD#
and Draconis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorsen won't be happy with that.
Draconis controls the position from side control.
Thorsen defending against the ground and pound.
Thorsen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Thorsen is trying to escape the position but Draconis is controlling the position.
Thorsen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Draconis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Draconis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Draconis misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draconis prevents Thorsen from getting the reversal.
Thorsen is still trying to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Draconis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Draconis looking to isolate an arm here. Thorsen doesn't see it coming and as Draconis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Draconis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Draconis!
Tommy Draconis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Headingery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Headingery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Headingery slips under a jab.
Jim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
We've been hearing reports that Headingery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Headingery takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Headingery doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Headingery with that takedown attempt.
Headingery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.#TD#
Headingery feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Headingery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Thomas's guard. #SUB#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headingery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Headingery pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Headingery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Headingery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thomas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matthews blocks it well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Matthews lands a big right hand that sends O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea crashing to the mat! Matthews stays standing though and waves O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea back to his feet!#ROC#O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to score with low kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a wild combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips a jab from Matthews.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Matthews.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matthews throws a jab when O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was well out of range.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.#T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews moves out of range as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Matthews lands a nice shot that snaps O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head back.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews swings for the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews misses with a body shot
letting O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to avoid it.
A combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does no damage. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws an off balance right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut even more.
A lazy body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews avoids the body shot from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a kick to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an overhand right.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a good body shot.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews slips under a jab.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews slips under a jab from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.#T2#
Matthews swings for the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to acknowledge the strikes.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Matthews takes a swing at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's ribcage but misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps him there for the moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.#BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws out the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matthews counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
Maurice Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya wants to slow Bagwell down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaya connects with a jab.
Bagwell connects with a right hand. Jaya shakes it off.
We've been informed that Bagwell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Bagwell misses.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Jaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya slips a straight right by Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwell throws an overhand right that lands on Jaya's shoulder, as Jaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Jaya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagwell.#T1#
Jaya throws a solid leg kick but Bagwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaya.
Bagwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biff Bagwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya digs a good body shot into Bagwell's ribs.
Biff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jaya.
Jaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jaya counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaya not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Jaya is looking for a kimura but Bagwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaya to get the leverage.
Jaya is trying to control. Bagwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Jaya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Jaya decides to stand up.
Bagwell digs a good hook to Jaya's body.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that Jaya avoids nicely.
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jaya takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild combination.
Jaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bagwell lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Jaya shoots in and bounces Bagwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaya pushing down on Bagwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bagwell wants to control but Jaya is keeping busy.
Jaya prevents Bagwell from improving his position.#T4#
Bagwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaya thows a huge punch but Bagwell dodges it nicely.
Bagwell is refusing to be controlled, as Jaya sits in half guard.
Jaya throwing shots but Bagwell is blocking nicely.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya moves into full mount! Bagwell won't be happy about that!
Jaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya 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#
Jaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bagwell throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bagwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Bagwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Jaya finds it's way through Bagwell's defenses.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Biff Bagwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagwell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bagwell connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaya misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Bagwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwell.
Nice takedown defense from Bagwell. No joy for Jaya on that attempt.
Jaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaya throws a series of punches but Bagwell moves out of range.
Bagwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Jaya walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell scores with a jab. Jaya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bagwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwell jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaya moves away.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaya is looking to wear down Bagwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bagwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaya in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!
Bagwell throws a shot to the body.
Oh Jaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BAM! Bagwell delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jaya like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Biff Bagwell!
An out of breath Biff Bagwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 10
Date: Feb 29, 2024

#R1#
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Cong counters with a leg kick.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Cong.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Cong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Thomas misses.
As Thomas backs away, Cong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas throws a body punch but Cong moves out of range.
Cong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Cong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cong counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Cong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Cong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Cong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas misses with a hook. Cong ducked under it nicely.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Cong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Cong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Cong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cong defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas lands with a hook. Cong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cong looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.#T2#
Cong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Cong counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCong.
Cong wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Cong avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Cong counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Cong.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cong - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Crunch! Cong slams his shin into Thomas's torso.#T3#
Cong dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cong tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jim Thomas has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thomas. #T4#
Cong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cong blocks a jab.
Cong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas jabs Cong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas takes a swing at Cong's ribcage but misses.
Cong moves out of range of the strikes.
Cong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Cong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomas really felt that one!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cong is just out of range.
Cong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cong.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cong misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cong throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Cong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Cong counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Cong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Cong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cong throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Cong only half commits.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Cong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cong throws a quick counter head kick but Thomas was just out of range.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Cong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Cong lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas throws a hook but Cong avoids it easily.
Cong blocks a jab.#T2#
Cong moves out of range of the strikes.
As Thomas backs away, Cong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cong scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cong!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Cong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cong.
Cong scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Cong avoids it with no problem.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Cong thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cong misses with a head kick.
Cong throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Cong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cong with a nice calf kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Cong thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Cong looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Cong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cong lands a high kick!
Cong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cong counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas throws a body punch but Cong moves out of range.
And Cong counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Cong delivers a nice body 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!
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCong.
Cong defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Cong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Cong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Cong counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cong moves away.
Cong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cong there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cong lands a head kick!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Cong is looking to land body kicks.
Cong misses with a head kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cong.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cong.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Cong throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Cong avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas throws a head kick but Cong moves out of range. #T2#
Cong misses with a leg kick.
As Cong backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Cong manages to avoid it all.
Cong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Cong counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cong throws a counter high kick but Thomas was just alert enough to avoid it.
That kick from Cong tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cong avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Cong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cong scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Cong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Cong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cong.
Cong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Cong's head.
Cong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cong connects with a leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cong is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cong should have avoided that one.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Cong's shoulder, as Cong tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Cong's shoulder, as Cong tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Cong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cong throws a quick counter head kick but Thomas was just out of range.
That kick from Cong tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cong thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Thomas throws a right hand that Cong ducks under and follows up with a left that Cong also avoids with ease.
Cong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Cong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Cong!

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Matson throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorsen cracks Matson with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Matson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matson misses with a hook.
Matson looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen walks into a straight right hand from Matson.#CL2#
Thorsen has Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson. #T1#
Thorsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matson backwards.
Thorsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Come on Matson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Matson on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land.
Matson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson. #BC#
Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Thorsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Matson misses.
Matson missing with a left hand there. Thorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsen can pounce on him.
Thorsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matson.
Thorsen throws a shot from downtown. Matson moves away and avoids it.
Thorsen throws a hook to the side of Matson's head but Matson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Thorsen throws a right and a left that Matson avoids nicely.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
As Thorsen backs away, Matson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Thorsen moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matson lands with a right to the head.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Thorsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short left from Matson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ansgar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorsen checks the leg kick.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen throws a lazy right hand but Matson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorsen checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Matson.
Matson cracks a nice hook into Thorsen's ribs.
Matson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick from Matson.
Ansgar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matson misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Thorsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matson.
Matson gets through Thorsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matson tries to stall but Thorsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matson misses with some punches.
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Matson avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
Matson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land. #BC#
Matson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Thorsen closes the distance and pushes Matson back into the cage.
Thorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsen lands a body shot. #BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.#CL2#
Thorsen clinches. #BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Thorsen moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson presses Thorsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matson is trying to push Thorsen away but Thorsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to stall.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matson.
Thorsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is getting worse.
Thorsen misses the body punch
and Matson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Matson misses with a double jab
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsen avoids the body shot from Matson.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen tries to clinch up.
Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Thorsen.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Matson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Thorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Matson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsen at a distance.
Matson looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Thorsen throws a wild body kick that Matson sees coming a mile off.
Thorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matson moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen lands with a cross.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsen looks to land a body kick but Matson moved away.#T1#
Thorsen slips a straight right by Matson.
Matson throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matson staying out of range there.
Thorsen tries to clinch up
and Matson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matson misses with a body shot.
Matson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsen throws out a counter right but Matson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Matson throws a jab when Thorsen was well out of range.
A left lands for Matson.
Thorsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Matson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Thorsen misses its intended target.
Thorsen tests Matson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matson scores with a jab.
Thorsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Thorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##CL2#
Thorsen pushes Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen scores with a shot to the side of Matson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson.
Thorsen stalling in the clinch.
Thorsen stalling against the cage.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling the position.
Matson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsen misses with some punches.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling him.#BC#
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ansgar Thorsen!
A relieved looking Ansgar Thorsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Moreau misses the target.
Moreau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bond.
Moreau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moreau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation in the buildup to the fight.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Moreau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bond.#CL2#
Moreau tries to keep at a distance but Bond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bond swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreau uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Bond tries a body shot but Moreau blocks it.
Bond misses with some punches. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bond.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreau's elbow.
Moreau prevents a body shot from Bond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Bond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bond.
A little feinted left hand from Moreau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moreau slips under a jab.
Moreau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bond throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Bond throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moreau counters with a nice body shot.
Bond looks to throw a body kick
and Moreau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond misses with a wild combination.
Bond lands a jab to Moreau's midsection.
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bond 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 Moreau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moreau slips under a jab from Bond.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moreau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moreau slips a jab and a cross from Bond.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Moreau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Bond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bond scores with a nice strike.
Bond misses with an uppercut
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond throws a head kick that misses
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T5#
Bond throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond thuds his right hand into Moreau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bond throws a body kick that misses
and Moreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moreau defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
Bond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moreau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bond looks to throw a body kick
and Moreau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bond connects with a right hand. Moreau shakes it off.
Good shot there by Bond.#ROC2#Moreau is rocked!
Bond cracks Moreau with a hook to the temple - Moreau is on wobbly legs here! Bond swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Moreau falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bond wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Bond!
An out of breath Danny Bond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
We've been informed that O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taylor misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor misses with a hook.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor dives in and grabs O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swivels and escapes.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor scoring well with a low kick there.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to the ground. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a low kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a straight right hand.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Taylor misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taylor blocks it well.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Taylor misses with a hook.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's shoulder, as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with a jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea staying out of range there.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a straight left.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a front kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor tries to clinch
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the side of the head.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a shot to the body
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Danga de danga de dang - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taylor thuds his right hand into O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taylor misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor misses with a combination
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Taylor shrugs it off though.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Taylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a slapping body shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! But no joy.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taylor sprawling to the canvas! Taylor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea finish him?! #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Taylor's defenses. It connects perfectly with Taylor's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
A relieved looking Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Bagwell is looking to land body kicks.
Bagwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandcastle.
Bagwell swings for the body but Sandcastle moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bagwell.
Bagwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sandcastle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandcastle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sandcastle throws a body punch but Bagwell moves out of range.
Bagwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandcastle manages to avoid it.
Sandcastle is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle throws a hook to the side of Bagwell's head but Bagwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagwell swings for the body but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Bagwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sandcastle counters with a three punch combo that has Bagwell backing up. Bagwell nods at Sandcastle to acknowledge the strikes.
Sandcastle misses with a straight right.
Bagwell cracks a nice hook into Sandcastle's ribs.#T1#
A jab from Sandcastle misses.
Bagwell defending well as Sandcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Biff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwell misses with a hook
and Sandcastle counters with a nice body shot.
Sandcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sandcastle wants to slow Bagwell down by chopping away at his legs.
Sandcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sandcastle misses with a looping right.
Bagwell throwing a counter right hand but Sandcastle manages to avoid it.
Bagwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandcastle lands a body shot.
Bagwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandcastle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bagwell! #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bagwell has knocked Sandcastle down with a huge combo! Bagwell steps away and waves a wobbly Sandcastle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sandcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagwell.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandcastle misses.
Bagwell slips a jab and a cross from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Bagwell finds it's way through Sandcastle's defenses.
Bagwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Sandcastle moves away from the strike by Bagwell.
Sandcastle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bagwell. That's going to slow Sandcastle down.
Bagwell throws a sloppy body shot
and Sandcastle counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Sandcastle misses.
Sandcastle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandcastle throws a nice looking combination but Bagwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandcastle throws a shot from downtown. Bagwell moves away and avoids it.
Bagwell moves forwards but Sandcastle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandcastle moves away from the strike by Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Sandcastle ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandcastle also avoids with ease.#T4#
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Bagwell scores with a four punch combination!
Sandcastle misses with a body shot.
Bagwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandcastle is out of range.
Sandcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bagwell throws a leg kick
and Bagwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandcastle misses the target.
Sandcastle lands with a nice combination. Bagwell backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biff Bagwell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Bagwell.
Sandcastle throws a counter combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bagwell.
Sandcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bagwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandcastle unleashes a big counter combination but Bagwell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bagwell misses with a hook. Sandcastle ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandcastle! But no joy.
Bagwell swings for the body but Sandcastle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle slips a straight right by Bagwell.
Bagwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Sandcastle.
Bagwell misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bagwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sandcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Sandcastle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sandcastle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sandcastle throws a series of punches but Bagwell avoids them all with ease.
Bagwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bagwell.
Sandcastle throws a low kick but Bagwell moves out of range easily.
Biff Bagwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagwell swinging wildly here.
Sandcastle fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bagwell lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagwell thuds a left hand into Sandcastle's body.
Bagwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagwell misses with a body kick.
Sandcastle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bagwell throws a lazy right hand but Sandcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bagwell duly obliges.
Sandcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bagwell misses the shot to the body.
Bagwell misses with a right hand
and Bagwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bagwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandcastle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bagwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandcastle doesn't seem bothered though.
Bagwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandcastle throws out the jab.
Bagwell throwing a counter right hand but Sandcastle manages to avoid it.
Bagwell jabs Sandcastle right on the nose. Sandcastle blinks but takes it well.
Bagwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bagwell swings for the body but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Sandcastle lands with a nice body punch.
Sandcastle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagwell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bagwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandcastle can do to turn this around?
Bagwell lands a jab to Sandcastle's midsection.
Bagwell scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandcastle.
Bagwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandcastle staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandcastle misses.
Bagwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sandcastle counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandcastle slips under a jab.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that Sandcastle avoids nicely.
Sandcastle slips under a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bagwell has knocked Sandcastle down with a huge combo! Bagwell steps away and waves a wobbly Sandcastle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sandcastle is rocked!
Sandcastle throws a lazy uppercut
and Bagwell scores with a counter punch that sends Sandcastle to the canvas! Bagwell smells blood - he's punishing Sandcastle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sandcastle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Bagwell!
A very excited looking Biff Bagwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Vinkovic misses with a body shot.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
A low kick lands for Thomas.
Vinkovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas digs a good hook to Vinkovic's body.
Hrvoje Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Vinkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas with a hook.
Vinkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas scores with a one two! Vinkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Vinkovic misses.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinkovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vinkovic tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Vinkovic takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Vinkovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vinkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinkovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Vinkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Vinkovic's shoulder, as Vinkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Vinkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Vinkovic tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas throws a right hand that Vinkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinkovic also avoids with ease.
Vinkovic lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Vinkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Vinkovic forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Vinkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Vinkovic tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Vinkovic scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head. #T3#
Thomas tries to circle away but Vinkovic has him pinned against the cage.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Vinkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vinkovic fails to land.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Vinkovic working aggressively here.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Vinkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinkovic.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinkovic.
Vinkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas taking a breather.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Vinkovic's head.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vinkovic takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Vinkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thomas misses.
It seemed like Vinkovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinkovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Vinkovic tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Nice shot by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vinkovic rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hrvoje Vinkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vinkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinkovic misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinkovic tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a hook but Vinkovic blocks it.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Vinkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Vinkovic is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Vinkovic down.
Vinkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.#T2##CL2#
Vinkovic forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinkovic.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Vinkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Vinkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Vinkovic gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Vinkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas. #T3#
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinkovic tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinkovic.
Thomas taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Vinkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Vinkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Vinkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Vinkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinkovic blocking some punches.
Vinkovic lands an uppercut.
Vinkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Vinkovic digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vinkovic is working Thomas over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hrvoje Vinkovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vinkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away. #CL2#
Vinkovic moves into the clinch.
Vinkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Vinkovic misses with the head strike.
Vinkovic tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vinkovic 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.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Vinkovic.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to control Vinkovic's arms but Vinkovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Vinkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Vinkovic tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Vinkovic misses with some punches. #T2#
Vinkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinkovic tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Vinkovic fails to land.
Vinkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinkovic lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vinkovic misses with some punches.
Vinkovic working aggressively here.
Vinkovic tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vinkovic lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.#T4#
Vinkovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinkovic takes one on the button.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vinkovic on the side of the head.
Vinkovic sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinkovic misses.
Vinkovic catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Vinkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinkovic misses.
Thomas works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Vinkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Vinkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vinkovic fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Vinkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinkovic 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Vinkovic!
Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily. #T1#
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cartwright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.#T3#
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.#T4#
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Cartwright backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Frost.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Cartwright sees coming a mile off.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost jabs at Cartwright's body.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright throws a big counter head kick but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright. #T3#
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Frost is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Frost!
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frost should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Frost should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 168 - Sight Vs McFly
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Line lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Line misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Line misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Line clinches.
Line lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T1##BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.#CL#
Line forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Line. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Line throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Line is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a head kick.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line lands a front kick.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Line gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Line.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action. #T3#
Line tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Line.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Line lands a right hand.
Line prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbosa counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Line misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa throws a big counter head kick but Line avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Line is looking to clinch.
Line is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
A jab from Line misses.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line blocking some punches.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line jumps guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Line thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
Line stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Line throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line scores with a push kick.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Line bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick. #T3#
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line is looking to counter punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Line misses with a head kick.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Line scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Line moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Line misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Line misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line 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 Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Line lands a jab.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Line rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Line tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Line lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Line.
Line misses with the combination.
Line misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa counters with a body kick.
Line avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Line throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!
A victorious Gustav Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Spice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spice throws a counter combo.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spice misses with the combination.
Mack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mack misses with a lunging right hand
and Spice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spice misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Spice misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice moves forwards but Mack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Spice to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Mack throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spice swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mack misses the target.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mack throws a hook but Spice avoids it easily.
Mack throws a hook but Spice blocks it.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Spice is out of range.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spice is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mack with a body shot.#KD#
Mack lands a left and a right that send Spice crashing to the mat, dazed. Mack thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Spice.#T2#
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Mack lands a nice looking body kick.
Mack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spice unleashes a big counter combination but Mack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack lands a nice looking body shot.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Mack tenderised Spice's leg. Spice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
enabling Spice to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Spice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mack misses with a right hand
and Spice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spice misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mack clinches.
Spice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spice is leaning against Mack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice lands a body shot.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Spice throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spice moves away from the strike by Mack.
Mack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spice tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Spice blocking some punches.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Spice.
Spice blocking some punches.
Spice taking a breather.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spice blocking some punches. #BC2#
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kole Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spice misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spice can do to turn this around?
Spice misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Spice manages to break the clinch.
Kole Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack throws a lazy right hand but Spice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spice lands a nice shot that snaps Mack's head back.
Spice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws out a leg kick but Spice moves out of range and Mack only half commits.
Spice only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Spice lands a nice hook to Mack's body. Mack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Spice blocks a head kick by Mack.
Spice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mack wants to clinch
and Spice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mack connects with a single shot there.
Spice scores with a jab to the body.
Mack lands with a hook. Spice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mack tries to clinch
and Spice counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack misses with a low kick.
Spice drops Mack with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mack! Spice dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice!
A relieved looking Akimbo Spice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Bentham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bentham throws a head kick that Frost semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bentham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentham.
Frost tries to land a body kick
and Bentham counters with a two punch combo.
Bentham throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a head kick that wobbles Bentham - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Frost sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Frost!
John Frost retains his featherweight title!
John Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Mack blocks a leg kick.
Mack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mack wants to clinch
and Jukola counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jukola digs a good hook to Mack's body. #KD#
Mack drops Jukola with a beautiful combination! Jukola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mack is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Aapo Jukola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mack instigates a clinch.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nice elbow from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Mack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola blocking some punches. #BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mack on the side of the head. #T2#
Jukola misses with a combination
and Mack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Mack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mack throws a series of punches but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Mack throws a good cross that connects.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Mack moves into range and clinches up with Jukola.
Mack blocks an elbow strike.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Jukola takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mack walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Mack.
Jukola's coach down at Panda Sprawl n Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jukola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mack throws an off balance right hand
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Mack throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a three punch combo that has Mack backing up. Mack nods at Jukola to acknowledge the strikes.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick lands for Jukola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mack misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Jukola thuds a left hand into Mack's body.
Jukola avoids a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Jukola.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mack looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola punishes Mack's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aapo Jukola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aapo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mack slips a jab and a cross from Jukola.
Mack throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Mack.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Jukola cracks Mack with an open hand slap.
Jukola punishes Mack's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola throws a series of strikes that have Mack backpedaling.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mack looks to throw a body kick
and Jukola counters with a left to the body.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Mack.
Mack wants to clinch.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Mack moves his leg out of the way.
Mack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Mack is looking to counter punch.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a two punch combo.
Jukola lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mack finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Jukola's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mack falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!
Aapo Jukola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 156 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Jab by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes Iii.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Barbosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tepes Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii is controlling Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tepes Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tepes Iii being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa throws a head kick that Tepes Iii semi-blocks.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
Tepes Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
It looks like Tepes Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Tepes Iii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Tepes Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tepes Iii tries for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa tries to buck Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barbosa being controlled for a moment.
Barbosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barbosa is holding Tepes Iii down, trying to stall.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position. #T3##SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tepes Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbosa, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping busy.
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is looking to control Tepes Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tepes Iii somewhat.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
A big head kick from Tepes Iii and Barbosa is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa is still in real trouble! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa works his way to his opponent's back. #T2#
Tepes Iii is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Tepes Iii right now.
Tepes Iii trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Tepes Iii right now.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii turns into Barbosa and is now in his guard.
Tepes Iii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Tepes Iii pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tepes Iii passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tepes Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Mack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emperor's sensitive parts.
Mack staying out of range there.
Emperor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Emperor swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Mack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mack throws a right and a left that Emperor avoids nicely.
Emperor is looking to counter punch.
Mack slips under a jab.
Mack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emperor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Mack lands a big right hand that sends Emperor crashing to the mat! Mack stays standing though and waves Emperor 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!
Emperor lands a body shot.
Mack connects with a nice cross there... Emperor is looking wobbly and Mack recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Emperor to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mack jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kole Mack!
Our winner, Kole Mack, 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: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jempsa staying calm.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jempsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jempsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbosa is avoiding damage well.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jempsa working away.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.#T2#
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Jempsa wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Jempsa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea.
Jempsa throws some wild stikes that Barbosa manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jempsa landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Jempsa looking to secure an arm triangle but Barbosa defends it well.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jempsa controls the action.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa is working Jempsa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Jempsa misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Jempsa shoots in.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Jempsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Jempsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jempsa is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Barbosa recovers full guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Jempsa misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jempsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely. #T4#
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konichiwa Jempsa.
I think Jempsa 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Karuso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Karuso misses with a hook
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zsofka controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zsofka backwards.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zsofka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands. #T1#
Zsofka tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsofka digs a right hand into Karuso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karuso's gas tank.
Zsofka working aggressively here.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Karuso avoids a kick to the body.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka moves forwards but Karuso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Karuso tries to bum rush Zsofka with a series of wild strikes but Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Zsofka counters with an outside leg kick.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a body punch
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zsofka.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a jab.#T3#
Zsofka with a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karuso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karuso or not.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
Zsofka working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karuso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsofka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Zsofka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karuso staying out of range there.
Karuso tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a double jab
and Zsofka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karuso's knee momentarily.
Karuso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsofka under the eye.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka lands with a cross.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Karuso is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Karuso scores with the left hand. Zsofka knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Karuso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karuso moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Karuso misses with a body shot
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka tries to move into range but Karuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.#T2#
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Zsofka misses with a head kick.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches.
Karuso moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso avoids it easily.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zsofka tries to land a leg kick but Karuso saw it coming and moves away.
Karuso works the jab nicely.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karuso will feel that in the morning.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a good jab.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Karuso is out of range.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zsofka's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Karuso throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Zsofka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zsofka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karuso slips a jab from Zsofka.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karuso tries to clinch up
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Karuso throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Karuso checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka is trying to break free.
Zsofka struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Karuso digs a right hand into Zsofka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zsofka's gas tank.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zsofka - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zsofka.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Karuso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Karuso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka scores with a nice right hand. #T2##CL2#
Karuso has Zsofka up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka lands with a left to the head.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso. #BC#
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Karuso clinches.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Karuso. That snapped Zsofka's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karuso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danga de danga de dang - Karuso scores with a four punch combination!
Karuso misses with a looping left.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Karuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karuso down.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Karuso. #T4#
Karuso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Karuso rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karuso throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karuso just manages to avoid it.
Karuso scores with a body shot.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karuso.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Nice body kick there by Zsofka.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Karuso just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Karuso moves out of range of the strikes.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
As Zsofka backs off Karuso throws a huge counter combo but Zsofka manages to avoid it all.
Karuso misses with a looping right.
Zsofka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Karuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a hook to the body
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsofka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka. #CL2#
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Zsofka can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Karuso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zsofka throws a head punch that misses.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka misses with some punches. #BC#
Zsofka manages to break the clinch.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karuso throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Zsofka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Karuso.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso cracks Zsofka with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka defending well as Karuso loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs at Karuso's body.
Zsofka connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Karuso misses.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karuso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.#CL2#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zsofka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tries a body shot but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Karuso checks it.
Karuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Zsofka counters with a quick kick to the body but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Karuso backs away looking to recover.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!

Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smart fails with the takedown.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Frost moves forwards but Smart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Smart shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smart tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Frost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smart.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Smart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart takes one on the button.
Smart scores with a head kick.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Smart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased. #ROC#Smart is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Edward Smart has been cut.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Smart is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Smart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smart throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart is holding his hands too far apart here. Frost throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smart is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Frost!
John Frost retains his featherweight title!
A victorious John Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edward Smart spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, crap!!!!'.

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