Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Van Der Livery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Livery misses with a looping right.
Van Der Livery throws a good cross that connects.
Van Der Livery slips a jab from Morterero.
Van Der Livery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Der Livery slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Emilio Morterero has been cut.
Van Der Livery swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Der Livery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Livery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Livery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morterero - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Livery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morterero. Van Der Livery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morterero throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Livery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Livery misses with a left hand
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Der Livery slips a jab from Morterero.
Morterero throws a head kick but Van Der Livery moves out of range. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Morterero scores with a four punch combination!
Van Der Livery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Morterero misses the target.
No joy there for Van Der Livery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morterero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morterero 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.
Van Der Livery just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Livery looks to score with a jab to the body but Morterero is just out of range.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Van Der Livery misses with a wild body shot.
Morterero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Van Der Livery misses.
Morterero misses the jab.
It looked like Van Der Livery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Morterero catches Van Der Livery right on the button with a cross.
Morterero's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morterero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Der Livery throws a jab when Morterero was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morterero! But no joy.
Morterero walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morterero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Van Der Livery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Danga de danga de dang - Morterero scores with a four punch combination!
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery looks to throw the jab but Morterero is out of range.
Van Der Livery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Van Der Livery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morterero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Livery slips the punch.
Van Der Livery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morterero throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Livery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Livery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morterero connects with a right hand. Van Der Livery shakes it off.
Van Der Livery moves out of range of the strikes.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery tries to bum rush Morterero with a series of wild strikes but Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Livery just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Morterero.
Morterero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Livery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Morterero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morterero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Morterero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morterero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morterero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morterero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Livery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Morterero misses with a left hand
and Van Der Livery counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Morterero.
Van Der Livery scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Van Der Livery throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Morterero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Der Livery loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Van Der Livery throws a sloppy body shot
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Morterero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Livery misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Livery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Livery throws a body shot but no joy.
Morterero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Der Livery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Morterero.
Van Der Livery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Livery throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morterero counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Van Der Livery is rocked!
Van Der Livery dodges the punch combination from Morterero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero misses with a straight left.
Morterero staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Morterero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Morterero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Der Livery.
Morterero throws a fast counter high kick but Van Der Livery manages to duck under it in time.
Morterero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery lands a body shot.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Livery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Morterero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Der Livery defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Livery scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Der Livery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws the left hand but Van Der Livery avoids the punch easily.
Morterero lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Livery scores with a hook to the body. Morterero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Morterero slips a jab from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Van Der Livery loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Der Livery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Livery. #ROC#Morterero is rocked!
Van Der Livery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morterero doesn't seem bothered though.
Morterero is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Livery finish him?
Van Der Livery lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ford Van Der Livery, 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: TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Cunha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunha throws an overhand right that lands on Fontes's shoulder, as Fontes tries to avoid the shot.
Fontes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cunha throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontes.
A little jabbing left from Fontes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cunha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noe Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontes.
Cunha throws a looping overhand right but Fontes ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Fontes catches Cunha right on the button with a cross.
Cunha throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontes.
Fontes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunha misses with an uppercut
and Fontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunha throws a right hand that misses
and Fontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cunha throws a right hand that misses
and Fontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontes throws out a counter right but Cunha avoids it with no problem.
Fontes throws a right and a left that Cunha avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunha misses with a lunging right hand
and Fontes counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunha. Fontes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunha moves out of range as Fontes strikes.
Cunha scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Cunha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fontes slips under a jab from Cunha.
Fontes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cunha works Fontes's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Cunha.
Cunha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cunha digs a good body shot into Fontes's ribs.
Fontes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cunha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big left from Fontes misses.
Cunha swings for the body but Fontes moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cunha takes a swing at Fontes's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Fontes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cunha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fontes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cunha connects with a jab.
A jab from Cunha misses.
A little jabbing left from Fontes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cunha misses with a body punch
and Fontes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cunha throws a combination that misses
and Fontes counters with a left and a right that stings Cunha.
Cunha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fontes counter with a right hand.
Fontes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cunha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cunha misses with a looping left.
Fontes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunha.
Cunha swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fontes counter with a right hand.
Fontes throws a series of punches but Cunha avoids them all with ease.
Cunha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Cunha.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunha!
Cunha misses with a left hand
and Fontes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunha misses with a right hand
and Fontes counters with a nice uppercut.
Fontes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunha throws out the jab.
Cunha throws a sloppy body shot
and Fontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunha cracks Fontes with an open hand slap.
Fontes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cunha misses with a shot to the body
and Fontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunha misses with a body shot
and Fontes counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha misses with a lunging right hand
and Fontes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Cunha is rocked!
Cunha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Cunha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontes drops Cunha with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fontes follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Fontes!

Event: MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Blakkendecker counters with a nice body shot.
Blakkendecker loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blakkendecker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Blakkendecker.
Clay moves away from the strike by Blakkendecker.
Blakkendecker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blakkendecker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stan Blakkendecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Clay.#CL2#
Clay clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Clay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Clay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blakkendecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blakkendecker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clay is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blakkendecker's guard. #REVB#
Blakkendecker wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay stands and throws Blakkendecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Clay has an Americana. Blakkendecker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clay is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clay hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Howard Clay!

Event: GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Motif misses with a lunging right hand
and Caramacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caramacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caramacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomasso Gaia Motif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motif misses with a hook.
Motif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caramacho counters with a nice body shot.
Motif throws an overhand right that lands on Caramacho's shoulder, as Caramacho tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Caramacho clinches with his opponent.
Motif tries to circle away but Caramacho has him pinned against the cage.
Caramacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caramacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Caramacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Caramacho.
Motif avoiding damage as Caramacho throws knees to the body. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Caramacho. #BC#
Caramacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Motif falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caramacho counters with a left to the body.
Motif scores with a sloppy right hand. Caramacho should have avoided that one.
Motif throws an off balance right hand
and Caramacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caramacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caramacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Motif lands a nice shot that snaps Caramacho's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alfonzo Caramacho has been cut.
Motif throws out a loose jab but Caramacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caramacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Motif misses with a shot to the body
and Caramacho counters with a series of strikes. Motif will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motif misses with a hook
and Caramacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Motif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caramacho counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Motif does no damage.
Motif throws a lazy uppercut
letting Caramacho counter with a right hand.
Motif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caramacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caramacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motif.
Motif misses the shot to the body.
Motif throws a sloppy body shot
and Caramacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motif is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caramacho.#ROC#Motif is rocked!
Motif's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Motif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Motif swings widly with a right hand
and Caramacho counters with a nice body shot.
Motif is still on wobbly legs! Can Caramacho finish him?
Motif throws a lazy uppercut
and Caramacho counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Motif falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfonzo Caramacho!
Our winner, Alfonzo Caramacho, 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: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Knight cracks Supko with a good jab.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
Knight misses the body punch
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Supko lands.
Supko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Supko misses the target.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Blake Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Supko.#CUT#It looks like Blake Knight has been cut.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supko was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supko.
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!
Supko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Supko momentarily.
Knight throws a jab when Supko was well out of range.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Knight misses.
Supko slips under a jab.
Supko throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight swings for the body but Supko moves out of range. #T1#
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Supko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
We've been told by Supko's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight staying out of range there.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Supko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supko staying out of range there.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight cracks Supko with a good jab.
Supko lands a nice hook to Knight's body. Knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight moves away from the strike by Supko.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supko slips a jab from Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Supko avoids it easily.#T2#
Supko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Supko's head but Supko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Supko circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Supko.
A left lands for Supko.
Supko misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Supko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Some wild striking there from Supko.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Supko moves away and avoids it.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Supko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supko.
Supko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supko misses with a looping left.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Knight misses with a hook
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Supko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supko defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Supko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Supko misses with a looping left.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Supko moves out of range of the strikes.
Supko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Supko.
Supko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Supko shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Knight takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Supko sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Knight bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ksawery Supko!

Event: TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Cockatiel with a poor takedown
enabling Van Der Livery to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Der Livery slaps away a takedown attempt from Cockatiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Livery! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cockatiel or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Livery, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Treacherous Cockatiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Livery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cockatiel's head.
Van Der Livery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Van Der Livery drops Cockatiel with a beautiful combination! Cockatiel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Der Livery is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cockatiel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Livery lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cockatiel up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Van Der Livery from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cockatiel's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery! Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ford Van Der Livery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023

Stan Blakkendecker really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 224.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Arlo James was cancelled.

Event: GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Ash throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Ash didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcao scores with a jab. Ash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Ash avoids them all with ease.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcao lands with a shot to the body.
Ash throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcao. #CL2#
Falcao rushes Ash and presses him up against the cage.
Falcao keeps control of Ash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Falcao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcao digs a right hand underneath Ash's ribcage. Ash let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Falcao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ash throws out the jab.
Ash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Falcao pushes Ash up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcao.
Ash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcao has him pressed against the cage.
Ash being controlled against the cage.
Ash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falcao lands an elbow inside that Ash shrugs off. #BC2#
Falcao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Falcao has managed to clinch.
Falcao has Ash pressed against the cage.
Falcao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Falcao. #BC2#
Falcao breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Falcao clinches with his opponent.
Falcao is struggling to control the position.
Falcao throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcao lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Falcao breaks the clinch.
Ash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ash moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ash tries a body shot but Falcao blocks it. #T3#
Ash is trying to stall.
Ash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Falcao.
Falcao lands a damaging elbow.
Falcao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ash's defenses.
Ash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcao has him pressed against the cage.
Ash is trying to break free.
Falcao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falcao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Falcao lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Falcao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ash or not.
Falcao lands an elbow that stopped Ash in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Falcao.
Ash throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcao.
Stalling in the clinch from Falcao.
Ash throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcao.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falcao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Ash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ash or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Falcao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Falcao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ash misses with a straight left.
Ash misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Falcao clinches up with Ash and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao is working Ash over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Falcao.
Falcao lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Chochokpi Ash has been cut.
Ash takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Ash is rocked!
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Ash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ash is pressed against the cage. Falcao pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ash! Two more big strikes from Falcao and Ash crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karl Falcao!

Event: TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGussie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGussie digs a right hand into Nino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nino's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGussie.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nino letting McGussie take a breather here.
McGussie avoiding damage.
McGussie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGussie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bannon McGussie.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here.
Nino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nino.
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nino is keeping busy.#T1#
Nino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
Nino lands a right hook to the body.
Nino throws out a loose jab but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGussie's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGussie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie with a nice cross.#CL#
Nino takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nino can't break the clinch.
Nino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGussie is defending well for now.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie.
McGussie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGussie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nino counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGussie blocks the body kick.
Nino misses with an uppercut.
McGussie is looking to clinch but Nino is avoiding it.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nino throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie wants to clinch.#CL#
Nino clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McGussie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nino.
Nino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGussie.
McGussie slowing the pace effectively.
Nino fails to pull guard.
McGussie is working Nino over against the cage.
Nino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGussie.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
McGussie moves in looking to clinch but Nino pushes him off.#CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
McGussie stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McGussie to work.
McGussie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nino misses with some punches.
McGussie struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
McGussie keeps control of Nino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nino is trying to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino. #TD#
Nino pulls guard successfully.
McGussie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nino looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGussie is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Nino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGussie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nino ducks under a wild hook from McGussie.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon McGussie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino swats away the attempt to clinch by McGussie.#CL2#
McGussie moves into the clinch successfully.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie works on Nino's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGussie smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Nino coming out on top.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie slips under a jab from Nino.
Nino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGussie can do to turn this around?
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino cracks McGussie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jah Nino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nino.
A big left from Nino misses.
McGussie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nino looks for the body kick but McGussie saw that one coming.
McGussie wants to clinch.#T2#
Nino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGussie.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGussie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGussie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino moves out of range. #CL2#
McGussie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nino, pushing him back against the cage.
McGussie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGussie.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGussie is pushing Nino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGussie to keep the fight standing.#T3#
McGussie has a couple of punches blocked by Nino.
Nino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
Bannon McGussie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGussie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino.
Nino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGussie's elbow.
Nino tries to throw a body punch but McGussie avoids it by throwing Nino back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nino.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGussie as Nino tries to tie him up. #T4#
Good body shot from McGussie.
McGussie is trying to maintain a safe position but Nino gets an underhook and turns McGussie into the cage.
McGussie throws a head punch that misses.
Nino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Nino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGussie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nino missing with knees to the body.
McGussie slows down the pace here.
McGussie is leaning against Nino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nino blocks an uppercut.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
Nino is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bannon McGussie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Nino.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nino digs a good body shot into McGussie's ribs.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
Nino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGussie tries to clinch there but Nino circles away.
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino cracks McGussie with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGussie. Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Nino misses its intended target.
McGussie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nino with a body shot.
Nino just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McGussie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nino counter with a right hand.
McGussie slips a jab from Nino.
Nino takes one to the chin there.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
McGussie lands with a nice body punch.
McGussie cracks Nino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGussie tries to clinch up but Nino circles away and keeps his distance.
McGussie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nino tests McGussie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
McGussie tries to clinch up
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nino scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
McGussie closes the distance and clinches.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Nino manages to pull guard.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom.
McGussie stays in close to Nino's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGussie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGussie is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Nino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGussie.
Nino walks into a jab.
Nino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ninos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nino shoots in but no luck this time.
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
Nino throws a lazy uppercut
and McGussie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nino lands with a good body shot.
Nino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Nino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Nino!

Event: TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Inman connects with a body shot.
Cunha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cunha throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like WP Inman has been cut.
Cunha cracks Inman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cunha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cunha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inman takes a swing at Cunha's ribcage but misses.
Cunha lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Cunha misses its intended target.
Inman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cunha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inman misses with a straight left.
Cunha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inman.
Inman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunha.
Cunha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunha.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunha misses the target.#KD#
Cunha lands a big uppercut and Inman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Inman looks OK. Cunha waves Inman back to his feet!#ROC#Inman is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunha. Inman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunha finish him?
Inman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunha.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cunha missing with a left hand there. Inman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inman seems to have recovered his senses.
Inman lands a lovely overhand right.
Inman lands with a good body shot.
Inman connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cunha lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Inman misses. #KD#
Cunha sends Inman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cunha is motioning to the referee to let Inman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Inman misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Inman clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Cunha.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Cunha drops Inman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Inman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Inman misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunha.
Inman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunha walks away with a smile on his face. Inman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Inman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cunha.
Cunha connects with a right that clearly hurt Inman. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Cunha proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Inman collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noe Cunha!
Noe Cunha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 584
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Mahi Ai finds it's way through Sanders's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Moses Sanders has been cut.
Mahi Ai connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Mahi Ai's defenses.
Mahi Ai lands with a nice body punch.
Mahi Ai 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.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanders seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahi Ai throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Thomas Mahi Ai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Mahi Ai with that takedown attempt.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Mahi Ai avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Mahi Ai.
A big right from Mahi Ai misses.
Mahi Ai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Mahi Ai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mahi Ai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Mahi Ai ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moses Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Mahi Ai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Mahi Ai is controlling the position.
Mahi Ai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahi Ai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Mahi Ai has the dominant position.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Mahi Ai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahi Ai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanders tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Sanders is looking for a sweep. Mahi Ai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahi Ai wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Mahi Ai works his way into full mount!
Mahi Ai misses with a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahi Ai trying to control but Sanders is having none of it.
Mahi Ai controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mahi Ai wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
Sanders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mahi Ai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mahi Ai looking to ground and pound but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Mahi Ai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mahi Ai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Mahi Ai working the ground and pound effectively.
Mahi Ai throwing strikes here but Sanders is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mahi Ai wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
Mahi Ai controlling the pace for now.
Sanders is trying to escape the mount.
Mahi Ai is landing with some decent strikes but Sanders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Sanders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanders slips a straight right by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Mahi Ai is out of range.
Mahi Ai with a hook.
Mahi Ai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahi Ai tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Mahi Ai moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Mahi Ai tries for a takedown but Sanders manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mahi Ai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahi Ai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Sanders wants to stall.
Mahi Ai wants a takedown but no success here.
Moses Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahi Ai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mahi Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mahi Ai working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahi Ai is keeping busy.
Mahi Ai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahi Ai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahi Ai.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Mahi Ai. #ROC2#Sanders is rocked!#T3#
Mahi Ai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahi Ai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with the head strike.
Mahi Ai throws a head punch that misses.
Mahi Ai misses with some punches. #TD2#
Mahi Ai has picked Sanders up - he's going for a ride! Mahi Ai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahi Ai lands strikes from half guard.
Mahi Ai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sanders quite badly. Sanders pulls Mahi Ai in close trying to recover. Mahi Ai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sanders on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sanders doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Mahi Ai!
A very excited looking Thomas Mahi Ai 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.
Moses Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'Do I still get the sandwich?'.

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Knight looks to throw the jab but Sun is out of range.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sun.
Sun slips a jab from Knight.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight cracks Sun with a good jab.
Sun jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sun was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Sun counters with a left to the body.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Sun saw that one coming.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sun moved out of range.
Sun scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sun momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Sun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sun misses with a straight right.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight catches Sun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight digs a good hook to Sun's body.
Sun scores with a shot to the body.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sun moves away.
Sun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sun looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight stuns Sun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blake Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Sun's head but Sun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sun throws a good cross that connects.
Sun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Knight misses with an uppercut. Sun saw that one coming.
Knight looks to land a combination but Sun avoids it well.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Sun moves away and avoids it.
Knight throws a hook but Sun blocks it.
Sun lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Knight has been cut.
Sun connects with a body shot.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sun staying out of range there.
Sun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Sun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sun dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sun. Sun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Knight slips a straight right by Sun.
Knight misses with a hook
and Sun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sun.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Sun.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Sun. Sun maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sun.
A head punch on the inside from Sun fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sun.
Sun prevents a body shot from Knight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sun as Knight tries to tie him up.
Sun pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Knight looking to stall.
Sun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight tries to circle away but Sun has him pinned against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Sun gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Sun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyoshi Sun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sun misses with a body shot.
Sun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Sun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sun misses.
Blake Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sun moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Sun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Sun digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Knight connects with a right hand. Sun shakes it off.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sun. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sun walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight looks to land a combination but Sun avoids it well.
It seemed like Sun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sun 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.
Sun throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Sun backpedaling. #CL2#
Sun closes the distance and clinches.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Sun.
Sun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sun lands a nice shot to the body.
Sun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Knight blocks a body shot from Sun.
Knight is trying to push Sun away but Sun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sun tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Sun back against the cage.
Sun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sun tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Sun back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sun fails to land.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Sun has the dominant position.
Sun struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands. #BC2#
Sun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Sun scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Sun moves away and avoids it.
Sun throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight with a nice cross.
Sun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Sun is just out of range.
Knight lands an overhand right.#T3##KD2#
Sun drops Knight with a beautiful combination! Knight stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sun is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sun momentarily.
Sun staying out of range there.
Sun scores with a body shot.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Sun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Knight looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sun lands a right hand from hell, dropping Knight. Sun pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoshi Sun!

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Landeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Landeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steed Jr backwards.
Landeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Landeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Landeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Steed Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landeau.
Steed Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landeau working aggressively here.
Landeau has a couple of punches blocked by Steed Jr.
Landeau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steed Jr is trying to push Landeau away but Landeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Landeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landeau.
Landeau lands a right hand.
Steed Jr blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Landeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steed Jr.
Steed Jr prevents a body shot from Landeau.
Landeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steed Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Landeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Landeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steed Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steed Jr is trying to break the clinch but Landeau is controlling him.
Landeau lands a nice uppercut.
Steed Jr blocking some punches.
Landeau tries to work over Steed Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landeau misses with a punch to the body.
Steed Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Landeau gets an underhook and turns Steed Jr into the cage.
Steed Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Landeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landeau prevents Steed Jr from breaking the clinch.
Steed Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Steed Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Landeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Landeau working aggressively here.
Landeau gets through Steed Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Steed Jr.
Steed Jr tries to break free but Landeau pushes him back against the cage.
Landeau lands with a left to the head.
Landeau keeps control of Steed Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steed Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Landeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steed Jr's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steed Jr is pushing Landeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Landeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Steed Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landeau misses with a body punch.
Landeau presses Steed Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steed Jr blocks a body shot from Landeau.
A shot in the inside from Landeau.
A right handed body shot lands from Landeau.
Steed Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Landeau has double underhooks.
Landeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steed Jr is trying to break the clinch but Landeau has him pressed against the cage.
Landeau has Steed Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Steed Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Landeau scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Steed Jr is rocked!
Landeau lands a big right hand that drops Steed Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Landeau finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Landeau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Landeau!
After the fight, Monte Landeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nemesis Steed Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I took the fight too lightly and this man was plain lucky! Next time, you all will see the REAL Nemesis Steed, lightning fast and hard to catch. No playing, no jiving, just business.'.

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

Ron A MacNamara really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Tomasso Gaia Motif was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blakkendecker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Stern looks to move away, Blakkendecker throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blakkendecker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern misses with a takedown
and Blakkendecker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blakkendecker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Kylar Stern has been cut.
Blakkendecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stern looks winded!#KD#
Blakkendecker drops Stern with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stern looks back up at him and smiles so Blakkendecker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stern gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Blakkendecker gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Blakkendecker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Some misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Some.
Some shoots in for a double leg but Blakkendecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some moves in looking to clinch but Blakkendecker pushes him off.
You Want Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blakkendecker, as that shot connected.
Some loses concentration momentarily and Blakkendecker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Some crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Blakkendecker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan Blakkendecker!

Event: TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Van Der Livery moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smolarek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smolarek connects with the punch.
Smolarek throws a hook but Van Der Livery blocks it.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Livery counters with a right hand to the body.
Smolarek throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Livery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Livery walks into a left hand.
Smolarek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Livery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek scores with a three punch combo!
Van Der Livery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smolarek throws a jab when Van Der Livery was well out of range.#T1##KD#
Van Der Livery lands a left and a right that send Smolarek crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Der Livery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek leaves his chin hanging out and Van Der Livery seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smolarek 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 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ford Van Der Livery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Faita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Faita.
Faita digs a right hand underneath Wu's ribcage. Wu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faita pushes Wu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faita digs a right hand into Wu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wu's gas tank.
Faita gets through Wu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faita.
Still in the clinch, Faita scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wu is breathing heavily.
Faita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Faita. #BC2#
Faita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faita steps in with a hook that catches Wu right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Faita follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wu looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guista Faita!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Guista Faita made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Ash. Those never looked like landing.
Ash misses the jab.
Ash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moody ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
Ash throws a right and a left that Moody avoids nicely.
Ash misses the jab.
Moody throws a head kick that half lands. #KD2#
Ash feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moody sprawling to the canvas! Moody rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ash finish him?! #ROC2#Moody is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Ash delivers a spinning backfist that drops Moody like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chochokpi Ash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Marciano swings for the body but Blakkendecker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blakkendecker! But no joy.
Blakkendecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Stan Blakkendecker has been cut.
Blakkendecker throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Blakkendecker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Blakkendecker.
Blakkendecker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakkendeckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Blakkendecker jabs at Marciano's body.#T1#
Blakkendecker ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Blakkendecker takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Blakkendecker lands with a cross.
Marciano misses with a shot to the body
and Blakkendecker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sonny Marciano has been cut.
Blakkendecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blakkendecker takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Marciano backs off Blakkendecker throws a huge counter combo but Marciano manages to avoid it all.
Blakkendecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
A swing and a miss from Blakkendecker.
Blakkendecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Blakkendecker throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blakkendecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
Blakkendecker looks winded!#T3#
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano stuns Blakkendecker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
Blakkendecker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Marciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blakkendecker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Stan Blakkendecker's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano drops Blakkendecker with a huge uppercut! Blakkendecker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marciano is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Marciano!
Our winner, Sonny Marciano, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Lipps .
Blakkendecker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blakkendecker misses with a few strikes there.
Lipps gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lipps tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Blakkendecker is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lipps buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lipps !! Lipps is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Blakkendecker throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Blakkendecker!

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