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Event: SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Rocks takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocks as he jumps to the side.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Rocks moved out of range nicely.
Smart scores with a push kick.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart wants to slow Rocks down by chopping away at his legs.
Smart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Rocks moved out of range.
Smart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smart misses with a body shot
and Rocks counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Rocks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Smart.
Jason Rocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart connects with a nice looking jab.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart lands the left hand.#CL#
Smart rushes Rocks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smart blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Smart 's eye.
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rocks avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Rocks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocks misses with an elbow over the top.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rocks fails to land.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rocks avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Smart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocks controls his hands.
Rocks blocks a body shot from Smart.
Smart lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocks backwards. #ROC#Rocks is rocked!#TD#
Smart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocks can't fight it off and eventually Smart manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocks wants to get back to his feet but Smart passes into half guard.
Rocks is still in real trouble! Can Smart finish him?#T3##REVB#
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rocks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A relieved looking Peter Smart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jason Rocks spoke after the fight, saying 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#TD#
Bigg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bigg 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.
Baker is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it. #T1#
Baker stops Bigg from passing to mount.
Bigg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Bigg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bigg's guard! Nice work there by Baker!
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Bigg passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Bigg is looking to stall here but Baker recovers full guard.
Bigg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Bigg is working hard here to advance position.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bigg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass. #T4#
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bigg wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Bigg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bigg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Baker tries to clinch but Bigg moves out of range.
Baker jabs Bigg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to clinch but Bigg slips to the side#TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bigg passes to full mount! #T1#
Baker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bigg trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control.
Baker tries to hold on but Bigg postures up.
Bigg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baker is holding on tight.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bigg wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bigg avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Bigg fails to advance to Baker's back.
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Bigg is looking to take Baker's back but instead Baker gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Baker tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Bigg passes to side control.
Bigg throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bigg tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs. #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.
Baker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bigg with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bigg takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Bigg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker tries to clinch up but Bigg circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigg shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker tries to clinch there but Bigg circles away.
Bigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Bigg digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Jonny Baker 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.#CL2#
Baker pushes Bigg up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bigg back into the cage.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow.
Bigg lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Bigg to work. #BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bigg.
Baker wants to clinch up but Bigg keeps it at a distance.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg lands a couple of elbows.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bigg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Bigg is proving a slippery customer.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker is not content to let Bigg control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bigg working away.
Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Bigg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bigg 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigg, 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Ian Bigg!

Ian Bigg wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: SFL 34 | Drum Roll     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
Miyagi lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Miyagi sends Baker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miyagi is motioning to the referee to let Baker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
A combination from Miyagi does no damage.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Baker has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Miyagi.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker checks the leg kick.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Baker gets a clinch.
Miyagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Miyagi is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head.
Baker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Miyagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Baker tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Miyagi lands a big right hand that sends Baker crashing to the mat! Miyagi stays standing though and waves Baker back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker tries to get into range but Miyagi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Baker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Miyagi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 34 | Drum Roll     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
Nice jab there from Dairy. #CUT#It looks like Jason Rocks has been cut.
Rocks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dairy has knocked Rocks down with a huge combo! Dairy steps away and waves a wobbly Rocks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rocks is rocked!
Dairy drops Rocks with a big left hand! Rocks is injured, injured bad! Dairy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Dairy!
A very excited looking Mike Dairy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jason Rocks was interviewed post fight and said 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov misses with a looping right.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A left and a right from Karnov both land. Nice combination.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Karnov.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a jab when Karnov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Karnov counters by clinching up.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Hooker up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker working aggressively here. #T3#
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Hooker with a poor takedown
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker misses the jab.
Karnov defending well as Hooker loads up on a big left hand.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL#
Hooker tries to keep at a distance but Karnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Karnov. #BC2#
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Karnov misses.
Hooker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Karnov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Karnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker cracks Karnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Karnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Karnov catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
Karnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karnov as he jumps to the side.
Hooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Hooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hooker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooker.
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karnov is looking to stand up but Hooker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hooker won't allow Karnov to sweep him here.
Karnov has his hands on Hooker's head, controlling the position.
Hooker is looking to work some ground and pound but Karnov has wrist control.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karnov keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hooker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karnov's head backwards.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Karnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooker should have avoided that one.
Karnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker with a nice cross.
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 Michail Karnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michail Karnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karnov drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karnov.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Karnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker lands a jab to Karnov's midsection.
Hooker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
Hooker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Hooker scores with a jab.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hooker counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Karnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Karnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Karnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker drops Karnov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hooker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karnov with a body shot.
Miller jabs Karnov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karnov avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karnov has time to react.
Donk. Karnov catches Miller right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Josephus Miller has been cut.
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Karnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Miller pushes Karnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Karnov connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Karnov walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karnov staying out of range there.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Miller. #T2#
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Miller cracks Karnov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Karnov falls backwards against the cage. Miller follows up with more strikes that drop Karnov to his knees. Miller keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Karnov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josephus Miller!

 

Event: SFL 23 | Atunes vs Bird II     
Date:   Oct 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Baker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position. #T1#
Baker has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Baker regains half guard.
Gracie trying to advance position but Baker counters by regaining guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Baker has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
Baker passes into half guard.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4#
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.#CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Baker digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker lands a left hand.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Baker pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baker as the two fighters clinch.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.#T4#
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gracie tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Baker darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Baker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Baker counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Baker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!#CL#
Baker pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Baker is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baker.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
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!
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Baker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
Jonny Baker gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SFL 20 | Beast From The East     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Rocks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Rocks misses with an uppercut.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Rocks 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.
Rocks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocks.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Rocks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.#T1#
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rocks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocks.
As Taylor backs off Rocks throws a huge counter combo but Taylor manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocks is just out of range.
Rocks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Rocks avoids nicely.
Rocks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rocks throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rocks moves out of range. #T2#
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocks is just out of range.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Rocks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor stuns Rocks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocks's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Rocks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor is looking to wear down Rocks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rocks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Rocks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocks.
Rocks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Meldrick Taylor has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocks has double underhooks. #BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a head kick that Rocks semi-blocks. #ROC#Rocks is rocked!
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Rocks is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Taylor! Rocks is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Taylor!
In defeat, Jason Rocks stepped up to the mic, saying 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karnov defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karnov working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karnov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Karnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaelo Gracie.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov swinging wildly here.
Karnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Karnov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.#T3#
Karnov lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Karnov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Karnov clinches.
I was talking to Karnov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karnov blocks an uppercut.
Karnov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is trying to drag Karnov to the mat but Karnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karnov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to drag Karnov to the mat but Karnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Karnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Karnov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Karnov pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Karnov has him pressed against the cage.
Karnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to stall but Karnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karnov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karnov prevents it.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaelo Gracie.
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karnov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karnov connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Karnov lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Karnov back into the cage.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karnov working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Karnov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie is leaning against Karnov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Karnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karnov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Karnov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karnov motions for Gracie to come forward. Karnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Karnov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Karnov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karnov won't be happy with that.
Karnov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Karnov is defending well.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karnov is looking to escape.
Gracie fails to move to back control. #T2#
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karnov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Karnov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T3#
Gracie tries to control but Karnov wriggling away.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Karnov to control.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a head shot.#T4#
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is having none of it.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Karnov wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karnov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Karnov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Rafaelo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michail Karnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafaelo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karnov 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Karnov!

Michail Karnov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson     
Date:   Oct 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Trudeau forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trudeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Baker letting Trudeau take a breather here.#T1#
Trudeau lands with a right to the head.
Trudeau looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Trudeau takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Trudeau and move into the clinch.
Baker blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Trudeau works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Trudeau has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch. #T2#
Baker drops his hands momentarily and Trudeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Trudeau letting Baker take a breather here.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Trudeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Trudeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Trudeau breaks away and moves out of range.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Trudeau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trudeau misses with a kick to the body.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trudeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Trudeau.
Trudeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Trudeau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Trudeau wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Trudeau.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Trudeau trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau effectively controlling the action here.
Trudeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trudeau's efforts to push away.
Trudeau stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Trudeau throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Trudeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudeau connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Trudeau darts in and clinches Baker up against the cage.
Baker is trying to drag Trudeau to the mat but Trudeau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trudeau is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Trudeau.
Trudeau stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Trudeau.
Baker has Trudeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trudeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Trudeau tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yves Trudeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Trudeau cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trudeau can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trudeau, as that shot connected. #KD2#
Trudeau lands a big head kick that sends Baker tumbling to the mat! Trudeau takes a step backwards and waves Baker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Trudeau misses.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Trudeau circles away.
A nice side step and Trudeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trudeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trudeau tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trudeau's guard.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baker landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Baker postures up in Trudeau's guard and throws a big left but Trudeau blocks it. #SUB2#
Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now.
Trudeau has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Trudeau is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trudeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving.
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.
Trudeau is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Trudeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
A punch combination from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau lands a body shot.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trudeau manages to circle out of the way.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Trudeau lands a left and a right that send Baker crashing to the mat, dazed. Trudeau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau misses with a double jab.
Trudeau lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Trudeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trudeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trudeau taking a breather. #T1#
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
Trudeau tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau stalling.
Trudeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker avoiding damage.
Baker just leaning against Trudeau, taking a breather.
Trudeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudeau wants to stall. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #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.
Trudeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Trudeau settles back down.
Trudeau lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Yves Trudeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trudeau sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trudeau.
Trudeau cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudeau throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Trudeau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trudeau - that will leave a mark!
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Trudeau missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trudeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Trudeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Trudeau breaks away and moves out of range.
Trudeau throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Trudeau leaning against his opponent.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trudeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Trudeau has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trudeau tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trudeau stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yves Trudeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trudeau 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yves Trudeau!

 

Event: SFL 13 | Redemption     
Date:   Sep 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rocks has managed to clinch.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Rocks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rocks manages to break the clinch.
Magrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rocks clinches with his opponent.
Magrin blocks a body shot from Rocks.
Magrin blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Rocks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Magrin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocks, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Rocks.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Rocks won't allow it.
We've been informed that Rocks 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magrin's brow. #TD#
Magrin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocks uses from the top position. #T1#
Magrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrin, not yet.
Magrin seems keen to control Rocks's posture.#SUB#
Magrin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magrin is pulling down on Rocks's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocks, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Magrin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rocks won't allow Magrin to sweep him here.
Magrin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magrin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rocks is trying to control the position but Magrin postures up.
Magrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocks is retaining full guard.
Magrin trying to control but Rocks is working from the bottom.
Rocks being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Magrin forces his way into half guard.
Magrin moves nicely into side control.
Magrin is looking to take a break and control but Rocks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocks tries to escape but Magrin is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magrin tries to advance to mount but Rocks denies him. #SUB#
Magrin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rocks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coiote Magrin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rocks closes the distance and clinches.
Magrin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocks tries to work over Magrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocks to keep the fight standing.
Magrin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coiote Magrin. 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.
Magrin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocks walks away with a smile on his face. Magrin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Magrin clinches with his opponent.
Magrin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocks walks away with a smile on his face. Magrin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rocks rushes Magrin and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Magrin jumps guard.
Magrin is trying to keep Rocks in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocks wants to stand but Magrin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrin is trying to control the position but Rocks postures up. #SUB#
Magrin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocks is aware though and is defending well.
Magrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrin, not yet. #SUB#
Magrin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magrin has a closed guard, preventing Rocks from standing up. #T2#
Magrin is trying to hold Rocks in close to prevent damage but Rocks has managed to pass into half guard.
Rocks is looking to take a break and control but Magrin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magrin trying to get back to full guard but Rocks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magrin is squirming around, avoiding Rocks's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Magrin is trying to escape the mount.
Rocks avoids the attempt from Magrin to control.
Magrin is just holding on here. Rocks manages to take his back.
Magrin tries to escape the position.
Magrin turns into Rocks and is now in his guard. #T4#
Rocks looking to control.
Magrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocks wants to sweep here but Magrin controlling him for the moment.
Magrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocks is keeping the position for now.
Rocks wants to get back to his feet but Magrin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magrin trying to control but Rocks is working from the bottom.
Rocks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Rocks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rocks moves into range and clinches up with Magrin.
Rocks tries to throw a body punch but Magrin avoids it by throwing Rocks back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Magrin fails to pull guard.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocks to keep the fight standing.
Magrin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coiote Magrin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrin jumps guard but Rocks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrin avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocks.
Magrin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rocks pushes off an throws an elbow but Magrin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Rocks won't allow it.
Magrin fails to pull guard.
Magrin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magrin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocks smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Rocks closes the distance and pushes Magrin back into the cage.
Magrin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocks walks away with a smile on his face. Magrin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rocks drives through and clinches with Magrin against the cage.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Rocks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Magrin is trying to pull guard but Rocks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocks throws an elbow but it misses.
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but Rocks has him pressed against the cage.
Rocks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Rocks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Rocks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magrin pushes Rocks up against the cage in a clinch.
Magrin jumps guard but Rocks stands there with Magrin around his waist. Magrin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Rocks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Magrin is trying to pull guard but Rocks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrin's elbow.
Rocks works on Magrin's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Rocks manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rocks.
Jason Rocks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rocks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrin's elbow.
Magrin fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Magrin decides to pull guard.
Magrin controlling the position.#T4#
Magrin 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.
Magrin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magrin is really struggling to control Rocks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rocks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magrin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magrin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocks is fighting to break Magrin's control of his arms but Magrin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rocks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rocks!

Jason Rocks gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen     
Date:   Sep 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyagi misses with a hook.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miyagi throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miyagi.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
As Miyagi tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyagi manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Miyagi and move into the clinch.
Miyagi throws a leg kick #CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body shot.
Miyagi working aggressively here. #T2#
Miyagi'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.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miyagi can turn it around.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker lands a body shot. #T3#
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyagi'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.
Miyagi taking a breather.#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.
Miyagi throws a head punch that misses.
Baker is looking to control Miyagi's arms but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miyagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands. #TD2#
Miyagi is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is pulling down on Miyagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyagi, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miyagi throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miyagi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker is pushing Miyagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker stalling.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi taking a breather.
Miyagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.#T3#
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs. #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.
A nice left hand lands by Miyagi.
Miyagi gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Baker has Miyagi pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koryu Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Miyagi. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Miyagi catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.
Koryu Miyagi 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.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Miyagi on that attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Miyagi with the inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Miyagi.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Baker taking a breather.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker presses Miyagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Miyagi slows down the pace here.
Miyagi has Baker pressed against the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyagi.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi lands a body punch.
Miyagi can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Miyagi has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyagi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi!

After the fight, Koryu Miyagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SFL 07 | Bad Blood     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rocks instigates a clinch.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao is working for takedown but Rocks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocks prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Galvao or not.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Galvao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rocks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rocks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galvao is trying to drag Rocks to the mat but Rocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvao is looking for a takedown.
Rocks presses Galvao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rocks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Rocks as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Rocks.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Rocks.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Galvao can't get the takedown.
Rocks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Galvao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocks can turn it around.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
Galvao is trying to drag Rocks to the mat but Rocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Andre Galvao's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocks lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocks. #T2#
Good body shot from Rocks.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
Rocks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Galvao in his tracks for a moment.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Galvao shrugs off. #CUT2#Andre Galvao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galvao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Galvao has Rocks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocks is leaning against Galvao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocks lands a shot to the body.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Andre Galvao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rocks.
Rocks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galvao.
Rocks works on Galvao's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Rocks!
Jason Rocks very nearly forgot to thank © Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter     
Date:   Aug 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Karnov.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Karnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Karnov has managed to clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Karnov blocks it.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action. #T1#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karnov is defending well.
Karnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Karnov as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karnov can turn it around.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk wants to break free but Karnov has control. #T2#
Hawk tries for a takedown but Karnov manages to get underhooks.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karnov gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karnov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Karnov. #T4#
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Karnov is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov won't allow it.
Karnov scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Karnov on the inside.
Hawk looking to stall.
Karnov stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karnov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karnov avoids it.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karnov - that landed with a thud.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk tries to land knees in the clinch but Karnov avoids the damage to the body.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karnov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Karnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
Karnov lands on the inside with an 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!
Karnov lands a body punch.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Karnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Karnov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Karnov lands a body punch.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Karnov has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karnov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawk rather than just go for the knockout.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Karnov.
Karnov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karnov lands a right hook to the body.
Karnov scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karnov sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice body punch.
Karnov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Karnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karnov dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Karnov lands with a light punch inside.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karnov! Hawk is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!
After the big win, Michail Karnov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3     
Date:   Aug 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Filth throws a series of punches but Karnov avoids them all with ease.
Filth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filth.
Obama Filth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karnov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Filth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filth throws a right hand that Karnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karnov also avoids with ease.
Karnov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Filth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Filth tries to get set, Karnov tries to push him back and clinch up but Filth manages to avoid the attempt.
Karnov misses with a wild body shot.
Karnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karnov digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Karnov throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Karnov is looking to wear down Filth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karnov!
Filth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filth looks winded!
Karnov sizes up Filth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Karnov punishes Filth's body with a nice straight punch.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karnov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filth misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Filth misses.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filth.
Filth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Filth fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Karnov - just one landing. #T2#
Filth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Filth is rocked!
Karnov flashes Filth a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Filth's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Filth crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Karnov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Karnov!

 

Event: F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Karnov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Karnov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karnov throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Karnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom lunges at Karnov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karnov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov motions for Boom to come forward. Karnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karnov misses with a right hand
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov swinging wildly here. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Karnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Karnov misses with a leg kick
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karnov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Karnov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Karnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Karnov pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom wants to break free but Karnov has control.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boom controls his hands.
Boom scores with a shoulder strike.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling the position.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karnov's elbow. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Karnov.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karnov digs a right hand into Boom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boom's gas tank.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karnov prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Karnov stalling against the cage.
Boom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Michail Karnov has been cut.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Karnov keeps him there for the moment.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Karnov has him pressed against the cage.
Karnov has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Karnov tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Karnov back against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michail Karnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Boom.
Karnov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Karnov.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Karnov tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Karnov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Boom up against the cage.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom tries to circle away but Karnov has him pinned against the cage.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karnov prevents a body shot from Boom.
Karnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov digs a good hook to Boom's body.
Karnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a counter combo.#T2#
A low kick from Karnov misses
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Good leg kick by Karnov.
Karnov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karnov can pounce on him.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov throws a low kick, looking for Boom's leg but Boom calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Karnov.#T3#
Karnov lands a head shot.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karnov throws a good cross that connects.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom dips to his left and cracks Karnov with an uppercut!
Karnov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one. #T4#
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karnov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Karnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karnov is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Karnov thows a leg kick but Boom checks it
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Karnov tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karnov throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Karnov only half commits.
As Karnov backs off Boom throws a huge counter combo but Karnov manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karnov. That's going to slow Boom down.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom throws a combination. Karnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Boom cracks Karnov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karnov falls to his knees and Boom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Boom!
A relieved looking Samuel Boom 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: UnderGround FC 136     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Rocks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocks.
Winner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner .
Rocks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rocks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocks stalling the fight.
Winner misses with a knee to the head.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Rocks pushes off an throws an elbow but Winner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
Rocks told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short body shot lands from Rocks as the two fighters clinch.
Rocks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rocks lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Rocks. #CUT2#It looks like Dah Winner has been cut.#T1#
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rocks pushes off an throws an elbow but Winner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocks.
Winner misses with a knee to the head.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.
Rocks tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing Rocks back against the cage.
Winner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winner 's brow.
Winner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rocks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winner 's efforts to push away.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocks throws an elbow but it misses.
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Winner tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.
Winner blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocks won't allow it.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Rocks - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocks won't allow it.
Winner blocks the elbow strike.
Winner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rocks throws an elbow but it misses.
Winner is trying to push Rocks away but Rocks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Winner shrugs off. #BC#
Winner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Rocks throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rocks moves into the clinch.
Winner is trying to break the clinch but Rocks has him pressed against the cage.
Winner is working Rocks over against the cage.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Winner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks prevents Winner from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winner prevents a body shot from Rocks.
Winner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Winner has a couple of punches blocked by Rocks.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocks.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocks won't allow it.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rocks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Nice elbow from Rocks.
Winner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dah Winner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Winner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocks has him pressed against the cage.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner wants to break free but Rocks has control.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winner 's defenses.
Rocks tries a body shot but Winner blocks it.
Rocks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dah Winner '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#
Winner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocks was well out of range. Poor timing from Winner .
Winner blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocks misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Winner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winner dodges an elbow strike from Rocks.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocks.
Rocks pushes off an throws an elbow but Winner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jason Rocks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Winner .
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rocks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.
Winner dodges an elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
Winner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Winner 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocks as Winner tries to tie him up. #T1#
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
Winner is trying to break free.
Winner wants to stall.
Winner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocks has him pressed against the cage.
Rocks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winner 's efforts to push away.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winner 's defenses.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Rocks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winner .
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rocks throws an elbow but misses.
Rocks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rocks has Winner pressed against the cage, preventing Winner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocks throws an elbow but it misses.
Winner dodges an elbow strike from Rocks.
Winner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocks.
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Winner in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rocks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocks has Winner pressed against the cage, preventing Winner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Rocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rocks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Winner 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner blocks the elbow strike.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Winner blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocks is pushing Winner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks has Winner pressed against the cage, preventing Winner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Winner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rocks misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocks.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
Rocks'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.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
Winner misses with some punches.
Winner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocks.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winner 's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rocks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dah Winner 's cut.
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#
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Rocks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dah Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Rocks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Winner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocks finds it's way round the side to connect with Winner 's head.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winner misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Rocks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner is looking to land body kicks.
Rocks wants to counter with a clinch but Winner pushes him away.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dah Winner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Winner gets tackled into the cage by Rocks. Rocks maintains the clinch. #T1#
Rocks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Winner misses with a body punch.
Winner tries to break free but Rocks pushes him back against the cage.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocks won't allow it.
Winner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rocks misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Rocks.
Rocks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rocks prevents Winner from breaking the clinch.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Rocks tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing Rocks back against the cage.
Winner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rocks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winner or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rocks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winner 's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Rocks.
Winner is trying to break the clinch but Rocks is controlling him.
Rocks has Winner pressed against the cage.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocks scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rocks rushes Winner and presses him up against the cage.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Winner shrugs off.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocks has double underhooks. #T3#
Rocks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winner tries to break free but Rocks pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winner 's defenses.
Rocks stalling against the cage.
Winner jumps guard but Rocks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winner 's defenses.
Winner takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Winner 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner has had enough of the clinch but Rocks keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Rocks.
Nice elbow from Rocks.
Rocks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocks.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Winner 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocks misses with an elbow strike.
Winner misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winner 's brow.
Rocks stalling in the clinch.
Winner blocks an elbow strike.
Dah Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Rocks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winner misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rocks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocks 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rocks!

Jason Rocks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 137     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch position.
Biggs stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biggs misses with a combination #TD2#
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Biggs fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Biggs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tyrone Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've been told by Biggs's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Biggs misses with a body kick.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Biggs digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Biggs throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker looks for the body kick but Biggs saw that one coming.
Biggs punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely.
Biggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baker passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Baker stalling.
Baker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Biggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Baker moves out of range as Biggs throws a body kick.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker with the counter takedown but Biggs avoids it easily.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Biggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.#T4#
Baker misses with a body kick.
Biggs throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biggs is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biggs misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Biggs looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Baker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Biggs avoids a kick to the body.
Baker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker avoids the body shot from Biggs.
And Baker tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biggs throws a one two combo.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biggs's head.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Biggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggs tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Biggs trying to control here.
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Biggs stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biggs misses with the combination. #T2#
Biggs swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker counters with a body kick.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Biggs misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baker pushes down on Biggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Biggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biggs is looking to land body kicks.
Biggs swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs lands a front kick.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Biggs misses #TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Biggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Tyrone Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch. #T1#
Biggs tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Biggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Biggs tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker counters with a body kick.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
Biggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggs avoids it this time.
Biggs throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Biggs wants to get back to his feet but Baker passes into half guard. #T2##REVR#
Baker passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baker.
Baker misses with the ground and pound.
Biggs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baker controlling the position. #T3#
Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baker advances to mount.
Baker with a couple of short strikes.
Biggs is in a horrible position here. Baker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#Biggs is rocked!
Baker cracks Biggs with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
A relieved looking Jonny Baker 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: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karnov. Karnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Karnov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Karnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karnov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Karnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawk looks back up at him and smiles so Karnov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A hook to the body from Karnov.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Karnov breaks from the clinch.
Karnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karnov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2##CL2#
Karnov drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karnov lands a right hand.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karnov.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
A short right from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Karnov blocking some punches.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karnov.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk can't break the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karnov avoids it.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands with a left to the head.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard. #T4#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.#BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karnov.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karnov thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Karnov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karnov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karnov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a naaaaasty hook - Hawk is in real trouble here! Karnov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 123     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonell looks to throw the jab but Rocks is out of range.
Rocks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonell.
McDonell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocks.
McDonell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rocks has time to react.
McDonell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from McDonell tenderised Rocks's leg. Rocks is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonell thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonell sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell connects with a right hand. Rocks shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by McDonell there.
McDonell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonell throws the kick towards the body but Rocks avoids it.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rocks defending well as McDonell loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonell misses the body punch

and Rocks moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McDonell.
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonell lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocks backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
McDonell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
McDonell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, McDonell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocks blocking some punches.
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonell digs a right hand into Rocks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocks's gas tank.
Rocks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonell's elbow.
McDonell lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonell.
McDonell blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocks takes a shot to the head.
McDonell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonell takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonell avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocks.
McDonell misses with some punches.
McDonell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonell is stalling here.
McDonell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocks controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocks.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonell can't find room to land a body shot as Rocks controls the action.

McDonell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonell.
McDonell jabs Rocks right on the nose. Rocks blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocks staying out of range there.
Rocks tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonell throws a hook to the side of Rocks's head but Rocks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonell sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell connects with a looping right hand.

Rocks rushes McDonell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonell blocks a body shot from Rocks.
McDonell blocks a body shot from Rocks.
Rocks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDonell presses Rocks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonell is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocks has double underhooks.
McDonell takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Eli McDonell has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocks just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonell's brow.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDonell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocks blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonell misses with the head strike.
McDonell pushes Rocks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rocks throws an elbow that misses.

McDonell manages to break the clinch.
McDonell misses with a wild combination.
Rocks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonell. Rocks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonell sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonell.
Rocks wants to counter the offense by McDonell and move into the clinch position.
Rocks checks a low kick from McDonell.
McDonell sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocks wants to counter with a clinch but McDonell pushes him away.
McDonell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rocks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonell throws a poor cross that misses

and Rocks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli McDonell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli McDonell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


McDonell throws a lazy right hand but Rocks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonell lands with an uppercut that bounces Rocks off the cage and back into range.
McDonell just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell misses with a looping left.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonell looks to land a right hand but Rocks moved out of range.

McDonell gets tackled into the cage by Rocks. Rocks maintains the clinch.
Rocks misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocks.
Rocks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonell blocks an elbow strike from Rocks.
McDonell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocks backwards.
McDonell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocks backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rocks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonell's defenses.
McDonell misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rocks throws an elbow but misses.

McDonell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonell misses with an uppercut.
McDonell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocks can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonell throws out a loose jab but Rocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonell.
Rocks wants to counter the offense by McDonell and move into the clinch position.
McDonell throws a hook but Rocks avoids it easily.
McDonell connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonell slips under a jab.
McDonell throws a low kick but Rocks moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonell throws a jab when Rocks was well out of range.
McDonell misses with a hook. Rocks ducked under it nicely.
Rocks wants to counter the offense by McDonell and move into the clinch position.
McDonell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eli McDonell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonell throws the left hand but Rocks avoids the punch easily.
McDonell throws a looping overhand right but Rocks ducks down to avoid it.
Rocks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocks.
Rocks wants to counter with a clinch but McDonell pushes him away.
McDonell misses with an uppercut. Rocks saw that one coming.
Rocks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonell.
McDonell throws a right and a left that Rocks avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by McDonell - just one landing.
McDonell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McDonell misses.
Rocks tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonell scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocks slips under a jab from McDonell.
Rocks wants to counter with a clinch but McDonell pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonell misses with an uppercut. Rocks saw that one coming.
Rocks wants to counter the offense by McDonell and move into the clinch position.
McDonell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocks moves away from the strike by McDonell.
Rocks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonell.

Rocks is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonell.
A jab from McDonell does it's job there.
Rocks is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonell finish him?
McDonell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonell fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rocks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rocks looks to clinch but McDonell throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rocks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eli McDonell!
Jason Rocks was interviewed post fight and said 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 120     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti.
Baker tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Mazziotti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Baker staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mazziotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Baker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baker slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Baker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Mazziotti jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.#T4#
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Jonny Baker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti drops Baker with a big left hand! Baker is injured, injured bad! Mazziotti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

 
 
 
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