Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bundy
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ison defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Ison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ison throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Ison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson cracks Ison with a good jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Ison slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Ison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
And Ison responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ison moved out of range.
Ison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Ison.
Ison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Ison throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Ison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ison.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Ison thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ison throws a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ison moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Jackson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ison on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook.#T2#
Ison misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson moves out of range as Ison throws a body kick.
Ison throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Ison ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ison tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Ison connects with a crisp jab.
Ison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ison also avoids with ease.
Ison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ison missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Ison throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Ison tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses the jab.
Ison misses with a kick to the body.
Ison misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ison staying out of range there.#T4#
Jackson catches Ison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ison.
A clash of legs there as Ison blocks the low kick.
Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ison.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ison avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Jackson catches Ison right on the button with a cross.
Ison ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jackson 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#
Ison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ison.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson jabs Ison right on the nose. Ison blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Ison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Ison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Ison misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ison moves away and avoids it.
Ison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ison moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ison is able to avoid easily.
Ison counters with a body kick.
Ison moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson 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.
Nice cross by Jackson.#T1#
Jackson moves out of range as Ison strikes.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ison avoided it.
Ison misses with a body kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ison's head backwards.
Ison slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ison steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ison in his tracks.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Ison feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ison to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ison's head but Ison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ison can do to turn this around?#T2#
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ison.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Ison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Ison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Ison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ison.
Ison throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ison delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson lands with a hook. Ison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Ison looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.#T4#
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ison counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ison.
Ison defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Ison ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ison throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a swing at Ison's ribcage but misses.
Ison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ison misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Ison was not able to check.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ison slips under a jab.
Ison misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jackson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ison tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
A slow jab from Ison misses its intended target.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson jabs at Ison's body.
Ison scores with a leg kick.
Ison tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Ison.
A head kick misses from Ison.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Ison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ison! But no joy.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ison's hands.
Ison throws a lazy head kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Ison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson lands a jab.#T2#
Ison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole Ison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Ison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ison under the eye.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ison tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ison is rocked!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses. #T3#
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves out of range as Ison throws a body kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ison with a series of wild strikes but Ison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Ison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ison scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ison lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ison! But no joy.
Ison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Ison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ison throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brady Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ison counters with a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Jackson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jackson!
Brady Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taamu tries to work over Meallan's front leg with a kick but Meallan checks it.
Taamu lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taamu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
letting Meallan counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Meallan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meallan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taamu.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meallan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meallan tests Taamu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meallan connects with a right hand. Taamu shakes it off.
A low kick from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan looks to land a right hand but Taamu moved out of range.
Taamu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Taamu throws a head kick that misses
and Meallan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu throws a low kick but Meallan moves out of range easily.
Meallan misses with a double jab.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan. #CL2#
Taamu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meallan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meallan controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Taamu tenderised Meallan's leg. Meallan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taamu moves forwards but Meallan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taamu lands a head kick. Meallan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Sheamus Meallan has been cut.
Taamu is looking to land body kicks.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Meallan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Meallan misses its target.
Taamu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meallan.
Meallan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taamu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taamu slips under a jab from Meallan.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Meallan avoids it with no problem.
Taamu slips a jab and a cross from Meallan.
Taamu defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meallan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Taamu.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.
Meallan misses with a right hand
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taamu. #T3#
Meallan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu throws a fast counter high kick but Meallan manages to duck under it in time.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Taamu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meallan is looking to counter punch.
Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Taamu.
Taamu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Taamu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meallan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taamu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meallan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taamu. That's going to slow Meallan down.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Taamu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Taamu connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Taamu.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taamu tries to clinch up but Meallan circles away and keeps his distance.
Taamu slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meallan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meallan on the side of the head.
Good work by Meallan as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meallan is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to land a front kick but Meallan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taamu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Taamu moves into range and clinches up with Meallan.#BC#
Meallan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taamu feints and then cracks Meallan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meallan down.
Taamu looks for the body kick but Meallan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan punishes Taamu's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Taamu has Meallan up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Meallan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu misses with a hook #KD#
and Meallan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taamu! Meallan lets Taamu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Meallan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meallan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taamu scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Taamu misses
and Meallan counters with a big left hand that crumples Taamu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheamus Meallan!
A relieved looking Sheamus Meallan 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: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Simpson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz 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.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simpson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet here but Cruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simpson's back.
Simpson trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Simpson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Simpson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Cruz missing with punches from the back.
What can Simpson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cruz keeps control of the position as Simpson tries to break free.
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Simpson covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simpson is trying to break free.
Cruz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simpson covers up.
Cruz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simpson is looking for a way out.
Cruz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simpson.
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Simpson rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz 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#
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Cruz misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T3#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz 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.#R3#
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson slips under a jab from Cruz.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Simpson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cruz out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
Our winner, Richie Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Orsini.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Under The Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Under The Sea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Under The Sea's head.#TD#
Orsini gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Under The Sea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Under The Sea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Orsini seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is keen to just control but Under The Sea is a slippery customer.#T1#
Under The Sea won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Under The Sea moves into full guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Under The Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Orsini trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Under The Sea takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Orsini catches Under The Sea right on the button with a cross.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses the jab.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Under The Sea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Under The Sea wants it to stay on the feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini throws a body punch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Under The Sea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Under The Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Orsini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Under The Sea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Under The Sea can do to turn this around?
Orsini connects with a leg kick.
Orsini throws a right hand that Under The Sea ducks under and follows up with a left that Under The Sea also avoids with ease.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Under The Sea slips the punch.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Orsini misses the jab.
Under The Sea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Under The Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Under The Sea checks it well.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Under The Sea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orsini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Under The Sea is pulling down on Orsini's head to control his posture.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Under The Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Under The Sea has wrist control.
Under The Sea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea working a defensive guard here.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Orsini shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
Under The Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Under The Sea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Under The Sea sprawls well. Under The Sea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Under The Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Under The Sea staying out of range there.
Orsini lands with a right hand.
Under The Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Under The Sea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Orsini trying to hold on to Under The Sea's head to control him but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Orsini defends it. #T3#
Under The Sea passes to side control.
Under The Sea is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Orsini is working away. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up in Under The Sea's guard and throws a big left but Under The Sea blocks it. #SUB2#
Under The Sea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsini defends it easily.
Under The Sea scores with a short punch from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 361 Cooke vs Winston
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston lands a high kick!
Cooke punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Winston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cooke is trying to defend but Winston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
Winston is thwarting Cooke's attempts to control the position.
Winston stalling.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cooke is staying active underneath Winston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Winston seems content to control.
Cooke is positioning himself well to prevent Winston advancing to mount.
Cooke continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooke controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Winston.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winston scores with a head kick. Cooke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Winston.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Winston throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Winston takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke connects with an inside leg kick.
Winston avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Cooke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Cooke tries to work over Winston's front leg with a kick but Winston checks it.
Winston throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Cooke scores with a head kick. Winston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Cooke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cooke tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winston throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Winston.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Cooke misses
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Cooke slams his shin into Winston's torso.
Winston scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston scores with a head kick.
Winston misses with a straight left. #T3#
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cooke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston connects with the punch.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winston.
Winston throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
Cooke tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Winston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Cooke slips a jab from Winston.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke throws a leg kick
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
A big left from Winston misses.
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston avoids the body shot from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Cooke misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Winston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston slips a straight right by Cooke.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Winston motions for Cooke to come forward. Winston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke misses with a few strikes there.
Winston 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.
Winston misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston lands with a slapping head kick.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winston throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Winston throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Cooke throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston with a nice calf kick.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Winston 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN Animalia Paradoxa
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronson defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Pulkkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen 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.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well. #T2#
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Bronson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Pulkkinen jabs Bronson right on the nose. Bronson blinks but takes it well.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A big left from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkkinen works Bronson's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bronson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bronsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Bronson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Bronson didn't see that one coming.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT2#Albert Pulkkinen's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Bronson drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
Bronson slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Bronson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Albert Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akharraz wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akharraz throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Akharraz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Akharraz.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Akharraz clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Akharraz.
Jackson avoiding damage as Akharraz throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land. #TD2#
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Akharraz there.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Akharraz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Jackson. #T1#
Akharraz defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Akharraz.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson 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.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akharraz falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz missing with knees to the body.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Jackson letting Akharraz take a breather here.
Akharraz gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akharraz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Akharraz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akharraz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akharraz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akharraz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akharraz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Akharraz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Akharraz has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akharraz.
Akharraz keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Akharraz.
Akharraz gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Akharraz rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Akharraz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Akharraz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz misses with an elbow strike.
Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
Osama Akharraz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akharraz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Akharraz uses from the top position. #SU#
Akharraz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Akharraz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akharraz, as that shot connected.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Akharraz forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Jackson.
Akharraz slows down the pace here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Akharraz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Akharraz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson jumps guard but Akharraz stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akharraz.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Akharraz is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
Jackson tries to break free but Akharraz pushes him back against the cage.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson. #T4#
Akharraz has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Akharraz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Akharraz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Akharraz swinging wildly here.
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Akharraz lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Akharraz and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Akharraz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!

Event: CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020

176 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

180 cm
22 yrs
168 lbs

Caldeira

Ottke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caldeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ottke!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (4) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira working away.#T1#
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caldeira passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (7) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Caldeira works to advance to full mount. Ottke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (9) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira tries to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.#T3#
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (12) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ottke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke trying to control but Caldeira postures up. #T5#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Caldeira has control of the leg.
Caldeira is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Ottke is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (15) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Ottke tries to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Caldeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is having none of it.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke regains half guard.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.#T9##SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Ottke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T10#
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (15) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (17) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira stalling. #T14#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ottke is tightening it up a little... Caldeira has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caldeira reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caldeira taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ottke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke is the new lightweight champion!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meallan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meallan defending well as Weudke loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Meallan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weudke.
Meallan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meallan scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Weudke lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Sheamus Meallan has been cut.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheamus Meallan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Weudke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meallan.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meallan under the eye.
Meallan misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Weudke 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.
Meallan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weudke under the eye.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meallan dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
Meallan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Meallan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meallan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meallan throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Meallan throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Meallan.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Meallan. #T3#
Meallan missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meallan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Meallan.
Weudke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meallan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Meallan throws a right and a left that Weudke avoids nicely. #T4#
Meallan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meallan throws a right hand that Weudke ducks under and follows up with a left that Weudke also avoids with ease.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Meallan's corner calls for a 1-2. Meallan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
Meallan 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
Weudke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meallan takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Meallan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weudke to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sheamus Meallan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Meallan misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meallan swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meallan counters with a nice body kick.
Meallan throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Nice straight punches there by Meallan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meallan.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan. #T1#
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Meallan's front leg but catches the back leg as Meallan tries to avoid it.
Meallan connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meallan.
Meallan lands with a nice body punch.
Meallan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Meallan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
and Meallan counters with a left to the body.
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!
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meallan. Meallan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheamus Meallan is winning the standup battle so far.
Weudke connects with a looping right hand.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Meallan misses
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meallan's sensitive parts. #T3#
Meallan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Meallan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meallan looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Meallan throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meallan thuds a left hand into Weudke's body.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Meallan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Meallan misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meallan moves out of range as Weudke strikes.#KD2#
Weudke drops Meallan with a beautiful combination! Meallan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Weudke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Meallan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meallan thinking.
Oh Meallan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meallan misses with an uppercut.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meallan seems to have got his legs back now.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Weudke.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Meallan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Meallan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meallan throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meallan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meallan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Meallan there.#T1#
Meallan misses with a wild combination.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meallan. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meallan swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Meallan tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Weudke cracks Meallan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Meallan
and Weudke counters with a crisp right that sends Meallan to the canvas! Weudke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
Orsini cracks Bizihwaile with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orsini. #T1#
Bizihwaile is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Bizihwaile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsini.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaile is trying to improve his position.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Orsini keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bizihwaile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Orsini looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orsini smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orsini lands a nice forearm strike.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bizihwaile tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini laying and praying for a moment but Bizihwaile takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bizihwaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Bizihwaile wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Bizihwaile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orsini is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Orsini thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Orsini wants to pass to mount but Bizihwaile is defending the position.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Bizihwaile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bizihwaile cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands a front kick.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch
and Orsini counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Orsini's side.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizihwaile doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A good leg kick by Orsini. #TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Orsini throws a strike but Bizihwaile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Bizihwaile postures up.
Orsini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bizihwaile controls the pace.
Bizihwaile wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Bizihwaile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Orsini managing to control the position.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Orsini lands a high kick! #TD2#
Bizihwaile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Orsini lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile closes the distance but Orsini moves to the side
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaile seems unphased.
Orsini slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Orsini moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orsini throwing shots but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaile defending well though.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orsini works his way into side control.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Orsini grinds an elbow into Bizihwaile's temple.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Orsini is trying to control. Bizihwaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orsini 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Jordon vs Williams
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bing Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Bing Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bing Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bing Bang also avoids with ease.
Bing Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Bing Bang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bing Bang leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bing Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Bing Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz is trying to break free.#T2#
Bing Bang misses with some punches.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bing Bang working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Bing Bang landing knees to the body.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang is working Cruz over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Bing Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Bing Bang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bing Bang can turn it around.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing Bang avoids it.
Cruz misses with a body punch. #BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruz throws the left hand but Bing Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bing Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#T4#
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a right hand from hell and Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chang Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Winston's body. #CL#
Phoenix darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston working hard to break the clinch.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards. #BC2#
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix is looking to chop away at Winston's legs.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winston in his tracks.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Winston throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Phoenix throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
Winston takes one on the button.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
No joy there for Phoenix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.#T3#
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Winston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Winston didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Winston.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Winston tightens his grip and picks Phoenix up, before dumping him to the ground. Phoenix manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix 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#
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winston misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good jab.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Winston with a good jab.#T1#
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston slips under a jab.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Winston tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Winston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Winston moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
A low kick from Winston is predictable there
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winston throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Winston misses. #T3#
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
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!
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston slips under a jab.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Winston tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phoenix jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Winston defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix moves out of range as Winston strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Winston slips a jab from Phoenix.
Winston throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phoenix. Phoenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a low kick. #T3#
Winston misses with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Winston avoids it.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phoenix, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
Cruz thuds his right hand into McQuirre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by McQuirre's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
McQuirre pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Cruz is trying to push McQuirre away but McQuirre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #BC#
McQuirre breaks from the clinch.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuirre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McQuirre scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from McQuirre misses.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuirre won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
McQuirre gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre pushes Cruz against the cage. McQuirre is working some dirty boxing. McQuirre pushes off with a quick right hook! Cruz goes down! Cruz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McQuirre moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre retains his featherweight title!
Harry McQuirre tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dionisy tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Dionisy avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Dionisy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dionisy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Dionisy misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dionisy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dionisy.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a left hand
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dionisy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dionisy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson checks a low kick from Dionisy.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dionisy.
Dionisy throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dionisy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dionisy drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Dionisy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Dionisy cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dionisy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Dionisy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jackson out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
A relieved looking Cerberus Dionisy 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: CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

184 cm
32 yrs
160 lbs

176 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs

Cooke

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Caldeira moves into the clinch.
Caldeira prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Caldeira decides to pull guard.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard but Cooke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (3) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.#T1#
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Cooke swings around for an armbar but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cooke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (6) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira pushing down on Cooke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cooke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Caldeira controlling the action here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Cooke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Caldeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira 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.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (2) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but instead Cooke has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T7#
Cooke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is looking to control Cooke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (4) Caldeira#T9##SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a triangle here but Caldeira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (8) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10##SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Cooke is defending well.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Caldeira just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira swings around for an armbar but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caldeira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (10) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Cooke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Cooke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caldeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caldeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caldeira!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cooke (10) vs (11) Caldeira#T13#
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Cooke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Cooke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cooke is a slippery customer.
Caldeira prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 11 to 10.
Arturo Caldeira is the new lightweight champion!
Arturo Caldeira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a double jab
and Lima counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson feints a jab promting Lima to slip. Bronson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range. #T1#
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Bronson thumps Lima with a low kick.
Lima throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
Lima avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lima walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson 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.#T2#
A jab from Lima misses.
Bronson throws a fast counter high kick but Lima manages to duck under it in time.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Lima finds it's target.
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronson moves out of range as Lima strikes.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bronson has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Bronson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards. #T3#
Bronson just leaning against Lima, taking a breather.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lima misses with a double jab
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Bronson tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Lima walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
As Bronson backs away, Lima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lima finds it's way through Bronson's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Charles Bronson's cut even more.
Bronson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Lima misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Bronson lands a jab to Lima's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima lands with a straight right. Bronson didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Bronson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.#T1#
Lima shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Bronson. #CUT2#It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Bronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lima sprawling to the canvas! Lima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bronson finish him?! #ROC2#Lima is rocked!
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lima seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Bronson counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bronson finish him?!
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bronson lands a head shot.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a big left hand that crumples Lima! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meallan misses with a wild body shot.
Jeudy swings for the body but Meallan moves out of range.
Jeudy lands a right hook to the body.
Jeudy lands a really nice looking cross but Meallan seems unphased.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Jeudy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meallan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Jeudy lands.
Meallan throws a shot to the body.
Jeudy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeudy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy throws a nice looking combination but Meallan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meallan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeudy.
Meallan 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.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
A jab from Jeudy misses.
Meallan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Jeudy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeudy.
Jeudy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jeudy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meallan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jeudy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeudy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeudy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Jeudy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeudy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Meallan will feel that in the morning.
Jeudy misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Meallan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jeudy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeudy scores with a jab to the head.
Jeudy throws a sloppy head kick and Meallan moves out of range easily.
Jeudy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meallan throws a shot to the body.
Jeudy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meallan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeudy should have avoided that one.
Jeudy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeudy misses with a body punch
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand.
Meallan throws a nice looking combination but Jeudy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 combination from Meallan does no damage.
A jab lands there for Meallan.
Meallan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeudy rather than just go for the knockout.
Meallan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meallan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeudy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeudy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeudy throws a shot to the body.
Meallan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Jeudy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeudy scores with a push kick.
Jeudy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeudy moves out of range as Meallan strikes.
The crowd cheers as Jeudy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meallan doesn't seem phased though.
Jeudy misses the shot to the body.
Meallan feints a counter leg kick.
Jeudy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meallan cracks Jeudy with a good jab.
Meallan misses with a double jab.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meallan's head backwards.
Meallan misses with a body shot.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeudy is just out of range.
Jeudy looks to throw the jab but Meallan is out of range.
Jeudy connects with the punch.
Meallan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeudy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meallan scrambles back to his feet.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.
Meallan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meallan walks into a straight right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy cracks Meallan with an open hand slap.#T3#
Jeudy lands a right hook to the body.
Jeudy tries to move into range but Meallan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeudy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeudy scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeudy avoids the body shot from Meallan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meallan checks a leg kick.
Meallan blocks a head kick by Jeudy.
Meallan throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meallan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeudy's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Meallan checks a low kick from Jeudy.
A jab from Jeudy finds it's way through Meallan's defenses.
Meallan loads up on a big right hand but Jeudy slips the punch.
Jeudy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Meallan blocks the leg kick.
Meallan staying out of range there.#CL#
Jeudy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeudy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeudy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meallan or not.
Meallan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Meallan gets through Jeudy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meallan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Jeudy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meallan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Meallan. Beautiful body shot.
Jeudy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meallan.
Meallan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeudy.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut.
Meallan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeudy moves away.
Jeudy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Meallan misses.
A jab from Jeudy finds it's way through Meallan's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Meallan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meallan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeudy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.
Meallan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeudy.
Meallan moves away from the strike by Jeudy.
Meallan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a low kick, looking for Meallan's leg but Meallan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy'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#
Nice uppercut lands for Jeudy. That snapped Meallan's head back.
Jeudy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meallan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meallan throws a body shot but no joy.
Meallan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeudy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Jeudy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeudy.
A head kick misses from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a jab when Meallan was well out of range.
Jeudy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meallan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy throws a hook but Meallan blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeudy. Meallan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Meallan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeudy. That's going to slow Meallan down.
Meallan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy thows a leg kick but Meallan checks it
and Meallan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meallan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Meallan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeudy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Meallan misses.
Meallan checks a leg kick.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeudy.
Meallan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeudy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Jeudy saw that one coming.
Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meallan's head backwards.
Jeudy throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeudy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meallan to score with a decent uppercut.
Meallan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeudy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meallan.
Jeudy misses with a body shot.
Meallan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeudy is out of range and Meallan settles back down.
Meallan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeudy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeudy throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Jeudy scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeudy.
Jeudy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jeudy lands a really nice looking cross but Meallan seems unphased.
Jeudy with the inside leg kick.
Jeudy defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
Meallan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeudy.
Meallan misses with a body kick.
Meallan throws a sloppy head kick and Jeudy moves out of range easily.
Jeudy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeudy is just out of range.
Jeudy jabs Meallan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jeudy misses.
Meallan unleashes a big counter combination but Jeudy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meallan misses with a looping left.
Jeudy is looking to slow Meallan down with leg kicks.
Meallan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meallan cracks a nice hook into Jeudy's ribs.#T3#
Jeudy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeudy swings for the body but Meallan moves out of range.
Jeudy just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeudy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeudy was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meallan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meallan throws a head kick but Jeudy moves out of range.
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
Meallan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeudy slips a straight right by Meallan.#CL#
Jeudy clinches up with Meallan and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meallan.
Meallan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Meallan.
Jeudy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meallan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meallan.
Jeudy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meallan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Meallan breaks the clinch.
Jeudy throws the left hand but Meallan avoids the punch easily.
Meallan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Jeudy lands.
Jeudy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meallan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Meallan.
Jeudy throws a leg kick which misses Meallan's front leg but catches the back leg as Meallan tries to avoid it.
A big right from Meallan misses.
Jeudy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meallan.
Jeudy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meallan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Meallan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Jeudy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Meallan loads up on a big right hand but Jeudy slips the punch.
Jeudy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeudy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeudy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
That's time! Jeudy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meallan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeudy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meallan scrambles back to his feet.
Jeudy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meallan is able to avoid easily.
Meallan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeudy.#ROC#Meallan is rocked!
Meallan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meallan throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Meallan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeudy finish him?
Jeudy scores with a nice right hand.
Meallan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeudy throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeudy.
Meallan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Meallan misses with a two punch combination.
Meallan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeudy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meallan lands a jab to the head.
Meallan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeudy's head.
Meallan connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy lands with a nice body kick.
Jeudy lands a jab to the nose.
Jeudy with a nice calf kick.
Jeudy connects with a right hand. Meallan shakes it off.
Jeudy throws a leg kick that misses.
Jeudy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Meallan missing with a left hand there. Jeudy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeudy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeudy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meallan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeudy. Jeudy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeudy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Jeudy's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeudy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Jeudy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jeudy.
Meallan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meallan misses with some punches.
Jeudy can't find room to land a body shot as Meallan controls the action. #BC2#
Meallan manages to break the clinch.
Jeudy throws a body kick that misses.
Jeudy pushes Meallan away with a front kick.
Meallan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meallan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Meallan looks to throw the jab but Jeudy is out of range.
Meallan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Jeudy throws out a leg kick but Meallan moves out of range and Jeudy only half commits. #T2#
Meallan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheers as Jeudy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meallan doesn't seem phased though.
Meallan thumps Jeudy with a low kick.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meallan looks to land a combination but Jeudy avoids it well.
Jeudy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meallan tries to move into range but Jeudy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meallan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jeudy.
Jeudy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Meallan! Jeudy dives in looking to finish! Meallan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jeudy!
Patrick Jeudy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Winston clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Winston feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a left to the body.
Winston throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winston at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Winston only half commits.
Winston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston connects with the punch.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez misses with a body kick. #T2#
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Winston.
Alvarez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
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!
Winston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez jabs at Winston's body.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Winston avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Winston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick
and Winston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez lunges at Winston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winston's hand. #T3#
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
A head kick by Winston misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.#CUT#The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winston lands a nice shot to the body.
Winston misses with a hook
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Winston throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Alvarez punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winston with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#Aaron Alvarez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Winston!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hedman Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedman Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hedman Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsini or perhaps it was just good defense by Hedman Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Hedman Karlsson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Orsini.
Nice shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice cross by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
A jab from Orsini finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
A big right from Orsini misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
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#
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Hedman Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsini can do to turn this around?
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Orsini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hedman Karlsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hedman Karlsson works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
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 Hedman Karlsson. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Orsini throws a series of punches but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Orsini connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hedman Karlsson in his tracks.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hedman Karlsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Hedman Karlsson coming out on top.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.#TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedman Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson pulls Orsini in close to his closed guard and prevents Orsini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsini content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini slips a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Orsini with a hook.
Orsini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini lands a jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Orsini.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.#TD2#
Orsini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hedman Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hedman Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Hedman Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedman Karlsson has wrist control.#T2#
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Hedman Karlsson blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Orsini lands with a hook. Hedman Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hedman Karlsson stuns Orsini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Orsini slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Orsini with a good jab.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Orsini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hedman Karlsson on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Hedman Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orsini takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Niska vs James
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Loco gets a takedown into half guard.
Loco wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz 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.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.#T1#
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Loco content to stall in guard here.
Loco wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darian Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Loco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco. #T3#
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Loco is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loco to get the leverage.
Cruz trying to hold on to Loco's head to control him but Loco postures up. #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.
Cruz is trying to control but Loco manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Loco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cruz is now in Loco's guard. A big mistake from Loco there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loco holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz wants to stand but Loco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Our spies down at at Xtramarital Floating Shingles inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loco's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Loco with an uppercut!
Loco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loco shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loco shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loco.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Loco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.#T1#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is trying to keep Loco in close.
Loco preventing the sweep.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Loco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Loco back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Loco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Loco.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Loco stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #T3#
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Cruz controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Cruz wants to stand but Loco is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz 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.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Loco with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Loco tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
Loco feints the counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
And Loco tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Loco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Darian Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Loco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Loco prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Loco wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Mono Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cruz looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darian Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Cruz.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Darian Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Loco's head back.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Cruz takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz blocks the body kick.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 427
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Tiotio. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Tiotio lands with a nice body punch.
Tiotio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiotio works the jab nicely.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Tiotio misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Tiotio drops Bronson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bronson looks back up at him and smiles so Tiotio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bronson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiotio lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bronson head around and knocks him out cold! Tiotio hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ara Tiotio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ara Tiotio made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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