Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Capellio misses.
Capellio misses with a body kick.
Susi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Susi punishes Capellio's body with a nice straight punch.
Capellio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Susi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Susi throws a quick counter head kick but Capellio was just out of range.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capellio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capellio walks into a jab.#T1##KD#
Susi drops Capellio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Capellio looks back up at him and smiles so Susi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Capellio scores with a decent looking hook.
Capellio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Susi misses the target.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Susi rushes Capellio and presses him up against the cage.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Capellio fails to land.
Capellio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Susi cracks Capellio with a nice body shot.
Susi gets through Capellio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Capellio tries a body shot but Susi blocks it. #T2#
Good body shot from Susi.
Capellio tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Susi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Susi.
Capellio looks winded!#BC#
Susi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Capellio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Capellio scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Susi.#KD#
Susi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Capellio sprawling to the canvas! Capellio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Susi finish him?! #ROC#Capellio is rocked!#T3#
Susi throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Capellio crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaarlo Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaarlo Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1##TD#
Choke gets the takedown into side control.
Capellio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capellio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capellio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Capellio, who protects the arm well.
Choke working the ground and pound from side control.
Choke 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.
Choke cracks Capellio with a big right hand but Capellio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but Capellio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.
Choke has a closed guard, preventing Capellio from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle but Capellio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capellio defends it easily.
Capellio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Choke is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily.
Choke trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Choke has his foot on Capellio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Capellio works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there.
Capellio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Choke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capellio preventing the sweep.
Choke 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.#SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capellio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Capellio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke moves to clinch but Capellio breaks away
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A big left from Capellio misses.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capellio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capellio throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Capellio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke. #T4#
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Capellio sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Capellio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Choke clinches up with Capellio and pushes him back against the cage.
Choke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Choke jumps guard and drags Capellio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Capellio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capellio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capellio tries to stand but Choke is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke slips a straight right by Capellio.
Choke tries to counter by clinching up but Capellio breaks away and moves out of range.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Capellio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Capellio misses with a hook.
Choke looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Choke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Capellio to the ground. Choke is now in Capellio's guard.

Capellio wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Capellio throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capellio won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capellio has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capellio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Capellio is defending well. #T2#
Capellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Choke has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Capellio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Capellio.
Choke tries to bench press Capellio off him but Capellio keeps the position.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capellio pulls his head out easily.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capellio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choke controls his leg. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Capellio wanted to stand there but Choke had control of the position.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capellio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Capellio passes into side control!#T4##SU2#
Capellio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in and drives through. Capellio sprawls well.
It seemed like Capellio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Choke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Capellio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Choke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Capellio looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke wants to clinch
and Capellio counters with a nice body kick.
Capellio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Capellio throws a jab but it's blocked by Choke.
Capellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
Capellio throws a fast counter high kick but Choke manages to duck under it in time.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capellio won't be happy with that.
Choke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capellio wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Choke is trying to ground and pound but Capellio uses the momentary lack of control by Choke to regain half guard.
Capellio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capellio wants to get back to his feet.
Capellio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke. #T3##SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Capellio looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Capellio! #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Capellio is on top in guard.
Capellio wanted to stand there but Choke had control of the position.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there. #T4#
Capellio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Capellio gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke slips under a jab from Capellio.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Capellio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capellio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Capellio!

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.#CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage. #TD2#
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet.
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopkins from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Volkanovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily. #SUB2#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkanovski on the ground.
Hopkins wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard here.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Volkanovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hopkins off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Volkanovski controls the action.#SUB2#
Hopkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Volkanovski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Volkanovski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hopkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Volkanovski manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkanovski has good solid back control here.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Volkanovski misses the jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Volkanovski checks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Volkanovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkanovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Volkanovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Volkanovski.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Volkanovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins is working Volkanovski over against the cage.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins into guard.
Volkanovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkanovski, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Volkanovski's head back.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkanovski blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
As Volkanovski backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkanovski. Volkanovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Volkanovski's leg. Volkanovski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Volkanovski moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkanovski keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Volkanovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkanovski. Volkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkanovski.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.#T3#
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins wants to slow Volkanovski down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski thinks about the counter body kick.
Volkanovski lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkanovski.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Volkanovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkanovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins cracks Volkanovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Volkanovski throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Volkanovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkanovski down.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capellio's waist but Capellio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Capellio gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Capellio is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Capellio to the mat. #SU2#
Capellio gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Capellio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStark.#T1#
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Capellio gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Nice body punch from Capellio - that landed with a thud.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Capellio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capellio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Stark jumps guard but Capellio stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capellio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a body shot from Capellio. #BC2#
Capellio breaks the clinch.
Stark goes for a double leg but Capellio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capellio continues to drive forward.
Capellio gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Capellio.
Capellio digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Capellio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Capellio can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Capellio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Capellio throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Capellio slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Capellio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capellio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Stark moves out of range as Capellio strikes.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Capellio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capellio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Stark rushes Capellio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Capellio. #T4#
Capellio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Stark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Capellio regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Capellio pushes Stark off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capellio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capellio misses with a looping right.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Capellio lands a big right hand that sends Stark crashing to the mat! Capellio stays standing though and waves Stark back to his feet!
Capellio thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Capellio tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Capellio manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Capellio enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Capellio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark won't allow Capellio to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Capellio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capellio misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with a takedown
letting Capellio counter with a right hand. #TD#
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capellio quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capellio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura but Capellio is defending it quite comfortably.
Capellio pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Capellio is defending well. #SUB#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Capellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Capellio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage. #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.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capellio looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capellio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark with the ground and pound but Capellio uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Capellio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capellio passes into half guard.
Stark is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark missing with punches from the bottom.
Capellio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stark. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capellio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Capellio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capellio wants to stand up but Stark is controlling the position.
Capellio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Capellio stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Capellio sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark thows a huge punch but Capellio dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Capellio sees it coming and defends easily.
Stark prevents Capellio from standing back up.
Capellio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark. #T1#
Stark stops Capellio from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capellio tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Capellio is defending well. #SUB#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #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.#ES2#
Capellio has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stark is on him like a limpet, forcing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark tries to pull guard but Capellio holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Capellio - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capellio tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Capellio to the mat. #SUB#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily. #SU2#
Capellio gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Capellio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stark shoots in but Capellio avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Stark gets a double leg takedown into Capellio's guard.
Capellio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##ES2#
Capellio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stark jumps guard but Capellio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capellio is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capellio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Capellio lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Capellio.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Capellio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capellio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Capellio!

Event: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Capellio throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Capellio throws a counter combo.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
Capellio is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Capellio circles away easily
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.#T1#
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Capellio.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Capellio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustafsson scrambles back to his feet.
Capellio misses with a looping left.#TD#
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Capellio's guard.
Capellio keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Capellio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Capellio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gustafsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capellio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Capellio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gustafsson is controlling him well.#SUB#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capellio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Capellio is pushing Gustafsson's head away, looking to escape. Gustafsson manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustafsson with the ground and pound but Capellio regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gustafsson throwing shots but Capellio is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson 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.
Capellio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson stops Capellio from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Capellio sees it coming and defends easily.
Capellio tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Capellio scores with a kick to the body.
Capellio thuds his right hand into Gustafsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Capellio counters with a crisp right that sends Gustafsson to the canvas! Capellio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabiano Capellio!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Krol is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Krol counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnes! Krol thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnes to his feet! Barnes is in big trouble!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Krol throws a pinpoint strike between Barnes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Barnes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Krol scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zygmunt Krol!
A relieved looking Zygmunt Krol 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: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Haskins cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Haskins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Haskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haskins throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Haskins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Haskins swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a counter high kick but Haskins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Haskins lands a high kick!
Haskins jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hopkins tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Haskins is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hopkins buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hopkins!! Hopkins is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Haskins throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Capellio gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Capellio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Capellio falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Dodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dodgers.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers keeps control of Capellio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Come on Dodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Capellio working aggressively here.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Capellio on the inside.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Capellio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Dodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capellio.
Capellio digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Dodgers looks winded!
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Dodgers tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Capellio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.#T2#
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Dodgers.
Capellio lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Capellio.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Capellio.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Dodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Capellio.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dodgers misses with some punches. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Capellio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Capellio.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Capellio.
Capellio tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Capellio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodgers taking a breather.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Capellio misses with a looping right.
Dodgers tries to land a leg kick but Capellio saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodgers. Capellio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Capellio. Those never looked like landing.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capellio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Capellio looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Capellio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick
and Dodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dodgers avoids the head kick by Capellio.
Fabiano Capellio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capellio throws a nice looking combination but Dodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand
and Dodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Capellio misses the jab.
Capellio misses with a head kick.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Dodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Capellio toppling to the canvas! Capellio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodgers finish him?!#ROC2#Capellio is rocked!
Capellio throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Capellio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capellio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capellio seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capellio defending well as Dodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Capellio is looking to counter punch.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Dodgers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Capellio scores with a nice right hand.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capellio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio misses the jab.#T2#
Dodgers throws a push kick but Capellio slaps the foot to one side.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
Capellio looks to land a combination but Dodgers avoids it well.
Capellio connects with a crisp jab.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Dodgers tenderised Capellio's leg. Capellio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duck Dodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Capellio slams his shin into Dodgers's torso.
Capellio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab. #KD#
Capellio lands a big head kick that sends Dodgers tumbling to the mat! Capellio takes a step backwards and waves Dodgers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dodgers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Capellio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capellio tries to land a body kick
and Dodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio looks to throw a body kick
and Dodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dodgers.#T3#
Dodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Capellio finish him?
Dodgers throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Capellio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses
and Dodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Capellio misses
and Dodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Capellio misses with a body kick.
Dodgers throws out a counter right but Capellio avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Dodgers.
Nice body kick from Dodgers.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Dodgers.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Capellio.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodgers throws a body punch but Capellio moves out of range.
Crunch! Capellio slams his shin into Dodgers's torso.
Capellio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Dodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Capellio misses with a combination
and Dodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capellio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Capellio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Capellio throws a right and a left that Dodgers avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dodgers blocks a jab.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capellio moves away.
Capellio lands an overhand right.
Dodgers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dodgers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capellio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick and Dodgers moves out of range easily.
Dodgers slips under a jab from Capellio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers is looking to slow Capellio down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Capellio.#KD#
Capellio cracks Dodgers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dodgers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Capellio finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dodgers to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dodgers just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabiano Capellio!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Dupree looks to land a left hand but Krol moved out of range nicely.
Krol throws a nice looking combination but Dupree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dupree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupree misses with a hook to the body
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dupree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krol on the side of the head.
Dupree swings for the body but Krol moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Krol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupree throws the left hand but Krol avoids the punch easily.
Dupree misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krol slips a straight right by Dupree.
Krol shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Krol.
A little feinted left hand from Dupree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupree. Dupree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krol jabs Dupree right on the nose. Dupree blinks but takes it well.
Dupree throws a combination that misses
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab.
Krol tries to move into range but Dupree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krol connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back.
Dupree misses with a combination #KD2#
and Krol counters with a nice right hand that sends Dupree toppling to the canvas! Dupree scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krol finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol misses with a left hand
and Dupree counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Dupree takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Dupree misses with a kick to the body
and Krol counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dupree is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zygmunt Krol!
Zygmunt Krol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okongwu moves out of range of the body kick.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Okongwu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Okongwu lands with a nice body kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu checks a leg kick.#T2#
Okongwu punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hopkins's body. #T3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Okongwu.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHopkins.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okongwu swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okongwu in his tracks.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okongwu on the side of the head.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okongwu to score with a decent uppercut.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okongwu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
A lazy left from Okongwu finds it's target.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.#T3#
Okongwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Okongwu with an uppercut!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Hopkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a head kick.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okongwu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu misses with a combination
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Hopkins toppling to the canvas! Hopkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!#ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Okongwu throws a monster overhand right that drops Hopkins! Okongwu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Okongwu!
Our winner, Isaiah Okongwu, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Corcoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Corcoran digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke wants to clinch.#CL#
Bolleke rushes Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Corcoran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolleke tries to clinch up
and Corcoran counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Corcoran circles away.
As Bolleke backs off Corcoran throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Bolleke manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Corcoran and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bolleke lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corcoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corcoran misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a hook to the body.
Corcoran lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corcoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Corcoran blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Corcoran on the inside.
Corcoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corcoran blocks an uppercut.
Corcoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollekes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Corcoran as the two fighters clinch.
Corcoran presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Corcoran effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Corcoran breaks the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Corcoran keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Corcoran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Corcoran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Corcoran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corcoran 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 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Corcoran!
A less than humble Vinny Corcoran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Outlaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Outlaw cracks Krol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Outlaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Outlaw is in Krol's guard.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Outlaw landing with the ground and pound.
Outlaw throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw throws a strike but Krol rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krol is controlling him.
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.#T1#
Krol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Krol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krol sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Krol is having none of it.
Krol wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Krol is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Outlaw scores with a takedown into Krol's guard.
Krol has his hands on Outlaw's head, controlling the position.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Outlaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Outlaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Outlaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outlaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Outlaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krol keeping full guard, as Outlaw tries to pass.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Outlaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outlaw works over Krol with some ground and pound from guard.
Outlaw throwing strikes but missing.
Krol has Outlaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Outlaw landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Outlaw throws out a loose jab but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outlaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol.
A low kick from Krol is predictable there
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Outlaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outlaw shoots in for a takedown but Krol shows good takedown defense.
A clash of legs there as Krol blocks the low kick.
Krol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outlaw misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Outlaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krol, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Outlaw.
Krol lands with a light punch inside.
Outlaw has Krol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw has Krol pressed against the cage, preventing Krol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Outlaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Krol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Outlaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outlaw.
Krol scores with a body shot.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw wants to clinch.#T2#
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
Outlaw tries to clinch there but Krol circles away.
The Devils Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Outlaw defending well as Krol loads up on a big left hand.
Outlaw throws a head kick that Krol semi-blocks.
Outlaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Krol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Outlaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Outlaw misses with a body kick.
Outlaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw is looking to clinch.
Krol throws out a counter right but Outlaw avoids it with no problem.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw shoots in and drives through. Krol sprawls well.
Krol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Outlaw is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Outlaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krol back to the cage. Outlaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Outlaw wants to clinch.
Outlaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krol on the side of the head.
Krol throws a shot from downtown. Outlaw moves away and avoids it.
Krol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krol slaps away a takedown attempt from Outlaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Outlaw misses with a few strikes there.
Outlaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw goes for a double leg but Krol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krol continues to drive forward.#TD#
Krol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Outlaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krol to the mat. Krol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Outlaw lands a couple of elbows.
Outlaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Outlaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Outlaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Devils Outlaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krol looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Devils Outlaw dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Krol scores with a body shot.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the head.
Outlaw throws a one two combo.
Outlaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Krol is having none of it.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Outlaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Outlaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Krol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Krol avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Outlaw.
Outlaw grinds an elbow into Krol's temple.
Outlaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Outlaw cracks Krol with a big right hand but Krol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Outlaw working the ground and pound but Krol is defending the strikes.
Outlaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krol defending against the ground and pound.
Outlaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Outlaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Outlaw 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.
Outlaw working away.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Outlaw working the body and head with strikes.
Outlaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krol is avoiding damage well.
Outlaw with the ground and pound but Krol regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Krol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Outlaw throwing shots but Krol is blocking nicely.
Outlaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Outlaw throws a strike but Krol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Outlaw.
Outlaw postures up in Krol's guard and throws a big left but Krol blocks it.
Outlaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Outlaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Outlaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outlaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Outlaw throws an elbow that misses. Krol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Outlaw's guard. Nice move by Krol!#REVB#
Krol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Outlaw wants to stand but Krol is controlling the position. #T4#
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.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Outlaw is wriggling around but Krol manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Devils Outlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outlaw, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from McGuire.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.#T1#
McGuire lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Hopkins catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. #T4#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins checks a low kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
McGuire shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits. #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
McGuire keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Landon McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head. #T2#
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!#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
McGuire jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #T3#
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
McGuire feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Hopkins motions for McGuire to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins 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.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by McGuire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins slips a straight right by McGuire.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.#T3#
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire checks a low kick from Hopkins.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by McGuire.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Donk. Hopkins catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.

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 Giuseppe Hopkins.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, 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: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Capellio 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.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Capellio counters with a solid body kick.
Okongwu misses with a jab to the body
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a solid leg kick but Capellio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okongwu.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy body kick
and Capellio counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capellio lands with a cross.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Okongwu lands a jab.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capellio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capellio throws a quick counter head kick but Okongwu was just out of range.#T2#
Okongwu throws a sloppy head kick and Capellio moves out of range easily.
Capellio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Capellio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Capellio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Capellio avoids it.
It looked like Capellio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
Okongwu swings for the body but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capellio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capellio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Okongwu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapellio.
Capellio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio slips a jab from Okongwu.
Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Capellio throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Capellio throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Okongwu thumps Capellio with a low kick.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Capellio moved away.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu tries to land a leg kick but Capellio saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Capellio lands.#T2#
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Okongwu cracks Capellio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Capellio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capellio throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Capellio.
Capellio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Okongwu.#T4#
Capellio checks a low kick from Okongwu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Okongwu. Beautiful body shot.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu lands with an uppercut that bounces Capellio off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Okongwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Capellio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio misses with a kick to the body
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Capellio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capellio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him. #T1#
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the head.
Okongwu misses the body punch
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Capellio throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Okongwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capellio doesn't seem phased though.
Capellio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capellio checks a leg kick.
Capellio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Capellio's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capellio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Capellio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Capellio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Capellio counters with a hugh head kick that removes Okongwu from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabiano Capellio!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 226
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Chontamenti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Krol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Krol is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol keeping full guard, as Chontamenti tries to pass. #T1#
Krol controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
Chontamenti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chontamenti clinches with his opponent.
Chontamenti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krol working aggressively here. #TD#
Chontamenti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krol regains guard.
Chontamenti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krol swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Krol is trying to hold Chontamenti in close to prevent damage but Chontamenti has managed to pass into half guard.
Chontamenti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chontamenti uses his free foot to push down on Krol's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krol. #T3#
Chontamenti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chontamenti wants to take his opponent's back but Krol doesn't allow it.
Krol wants to hold on but Chontamenti pushes him away.#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.
Chontamenti works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Chontamenti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krol has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Krol do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti looks for a takedown but Krol sprawls well.
Krol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krol throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krol.
It seemed like Krol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Chontamenti moves into the clinch.
Chontamenti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chontamenti presses Krol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Chontamenti has Krol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chontamenti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Krol tumbling to the mat - Chontamenti dives into Krol's guard.
Chontamenti pushing down on Krol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Krol keeping hold of Chontamenti's head, controlling as best he can.
Krol won't allow Chontamenti to pass to mount.
Krol trying to control from the bottom.
Chontamenti is looking to advance position but Krol won't allow it.
Chontamenti controlling the action here.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krol trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Chontamenti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krol has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Chontamenti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chontamenti working away.#T3#
Chontamenti wants to control but Krol is keeping him busy.
Krol being controlled for a moment.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chontamenti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chontamenti but great work by Krol.#T4#
Krol trying to control the position but Chontamenti is working away.
Chontamenti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krol slows the pace down in half guard.
Krol is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Krol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti shoots in but no luck this time.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chontamenti lands in his opponent's guard.
Chontamenti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krol struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Chontamenti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chontamenti but great work by Krol.
Chontamenti tries to bench press Krol off him but Krol keeps the position.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Chontamenti is trying to control Krol's posture but Krol avoids it.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chontamenti is looking for a sweep.
Chontamenti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Krol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krol stalling. #T3#
Chontamenti trying to hold on to Krol's head to control him but Krol postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti keeping hold of Krol's head, controlling as best he can.
Chontamenti trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chontamenti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krol unloads with some shots from mount but Chontamenti bucks and avoids them well.
Chontamenti wants to control but Krol is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zygmunt Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chontamenti 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023

#R1#
Montana misses with a takedown
and Tager counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montana throws a low kick, looking for Tager's leg but Tager calmly moves out of range.
Tager was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Montana with that takedown attempt.
Tager tries to counter with a takedown but Montana is quick to defend against it.
John Tager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana misses with a takedown
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Tager is out of range. #T1#
Tager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montana misses the body punch
enabling Tager to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tager counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Tager.#T2##CL2#
Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Tager turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montana avoiding damage.
Tager controlling the action here for a moment.
Tager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Tager is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Tager lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana'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.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana tries to pull guard but Tager holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Montana misses with the head strike. #TD#
Tager jumps guard. #SUB#
Montana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tager has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Montana is looking to defend but Tager has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Montana! Tager pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Montana taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Tager!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po jabs Corcoran right on the nose. Corcoran blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corcoran moves away.
Corcoran throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Shen Po has been cut.
Po misses with a straight right.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Po instigates a clinch. #TD#
Po pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Po working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corcoran has passed into half guard!
Po might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Po wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Corcoran tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Po.
Po gets full guard.
Corcoran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Po pulls Corcoran in to control the position. #SUB#
Po has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Corcoran should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Po has tightened it up now! Corcoran 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shen Po!
Shen Po thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Boss is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Boss moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Boss down.
Boss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boss scores with a hook.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss lands a head shot.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Boss looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins keeps Boss at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Boss tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boss lands a body shot.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Boss throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Boss.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boss dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Boss slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Boss looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins slips a jab from Boss.#T3#
Boss lands a slapping body shot.
Boss slips a jab from Hopkins.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Boss manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Boss's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss slips under a jab.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boss.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Boss checks it.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Boss.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Boss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins motions for Boss to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boss throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Boss moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins catches Boss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Boss blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boss down.
Boss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. Boss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Boss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boss tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Boss misses with a looping right.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Boss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Boss counters with an inside leg kick.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Boss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Boss off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boss.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Boss ducks down to avoid it.
Boss 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.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hopkins is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Boss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Boss.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Boss blocks the low kick.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Boss throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Boss lands a front kick.#T3#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Boss moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boss avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing. #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a jab.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Boss cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Boss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boss defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Boss misses.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins scores with a jab. Boss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Boss checks a low kick from Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Boss's leg. Boss is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Boss.
Boss connects with a body shot.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Boss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Hopkins throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Boss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Boss.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Boss moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Boss misses with a head kick. #T2#
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss swinging wildly here.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Boss's leg but Boss calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a solid body kick.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Boss misses.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Bagel Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Boss misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Boss throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.#T4#
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Boss's knee but Boss avoids it well.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Boss takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Boss connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boss will feel that in the morning.
Boss tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hopkins jabs at Boss's body.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bagel Boss.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Hopkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 92 - Allu vs Keji
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriksson's head.#CUT#It looks like Sven Eriksson has been cut.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Eriksson moves out of range easily. #TD#
Volkanovski shoots in and bounces Eriksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Eriksson pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Eriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Volkanovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eriksson takes a step back to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Volkanovski.
Eriksson dodges the punch combination from Volkanovski.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Eriksson throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson throws a big counter head kick but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Volkanovski.
Decent striking displayed by Eriksson there.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Eriksson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkanovski seems keen to control Eriksson's posture.#SUB#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily. #SUB#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Volkanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkanovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
Volkanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkanovski is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up. #T4#
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.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Eriksson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Volkanovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Eriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Eriksson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Eriksson in a clinch. #BC2#
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.#T1##CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it. #TD#
Volkanovski jumps into guard, dragging Eriksson to the mat.
Volkanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eriksson defends it easily.
Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkanovski is keeping the position for now.
Aleksandar Volkanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Eriksson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Eriksson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Volkanovski working for submissions but it's allowed Eriksson to get to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Volkanovski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Eriksson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Volkanovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkanovski tries to hold on but Eriksson pushes him away.
Volkanovski regains half guard.
Eriksson tries to stand and escape but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #SUB#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.
Eriksson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Volkanovski is looking to control Eriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkanovski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksson controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski scores with the left hand. Eriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanovski tries to land a front kick but Eriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Our sources have told us that Volkanovski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkanovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Volkanovski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Volkanovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkanovski has Eriksson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Volkanovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Eriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Eriksson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eriksson lands with a right hand. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksson.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Eriksson slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eriksson avoids it.
Volkanovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volkanovski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eriksson can turn it around.
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!#BC2#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksson.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Eriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sven Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkanovski 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Our winner, Aleksandar Volkanovski, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Knox throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol checks a low kick from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Krol moved out of range.
Knox throws a combination. Krol tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krol misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Krol ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Krol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yardbird Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox tests Krol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Krol throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krol checks a leg kick.
Krol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Krol lands with a good body shot.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Krol misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krol unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.#T2#
Krol throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Krol manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krol throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Krol ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krol throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krol's head backwards.
Knox feints and then cracks Krol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krol down.
Knox lands a head kick. Krol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Krol misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krol.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Krol takes one to the chin there.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krol is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krol walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krol steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Krol saw that one coming.
Krol is looking for the big counter here.
Krol throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Krol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Krol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krol looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox jabs at Krol's body.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox avoids the head kick by Krol.
Krol moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Knox misses.
Krol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a chopping leg kick but Krol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Krol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Krol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Krol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Krol walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Krol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Krol moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A jab from Knox misses.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Krol.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Krol throws a body kick that misses.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Krol is out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Krol's defenses.
Krol 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.
Krol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
A big left from Knox misses.
Krol throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Krol moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Krol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Krol misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox cracks Krol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Krol is out of range.
Krol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krol checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Krol avoids it.
Krol feints a counter leg kick.
Yardbird Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Krol defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knox takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Knox throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Krol throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krol doesn't seem phased though.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Krol.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox'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#
Knox throws a head kick that Krol semi-blocks.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krol's hands.
Krol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krol.
Krol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Krol throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Krol.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox tries a low kick but Krol avoids it.
Knox misses with a head kick. #T1#
Krol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Krol.
Krol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Yardbird Knox's cut is getting worse.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox with a hook.
Krol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krol misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krol's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a head kick. Krol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Knox catches Krol right on the button with a cross.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krol.
Krol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krol misses with the combination.
Krol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Krol blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Krol throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Krol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Krol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krol misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krol has time to react.
Krol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot.
Krol tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yardbird Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Good shot there by Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Corcoran avoids it well.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
Robinson works Corcoran's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Corcoran knocks Robinson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Corcoran has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SU2#
Corcoran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Corcoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Corcoran.#T2##KD#
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Corcoran tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Corcoran back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Corcoran is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corcoran leaves his chin hanging out and Robinson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Corcoran crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson!

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