Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesage.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
Lesage tries to clinch up
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
MacDonald cracks Lesage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacDonald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesage to stand back up!#ROC2#Lesage is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brody MacDonald!

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartford lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Hartford's torso.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Hartford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Hartford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartford scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Hartford looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hartford slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range as Hartford strikes.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butcher back to the cage. Hartford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Hartford sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Hartford's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartford tries to avoid it.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hartford drives through and clinches with Butcher against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher wants to break free but Hartford has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartford blocks the leg kick.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hartford pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Hartford keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Butcher - that landed with a thud.
Hartford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford slips under a jab.
Butcher jabs at Hartford's body.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
Hartford tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hartford will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Butcher avoids it.
Hartford blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Butcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Hartford lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford misses with a right hand
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!#T3#
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Butcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butcher is looking to slow Hartford down with leg kicks.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Butcher feints and then cracks Hartford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartford down.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Butcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Hartford shrugs it off though.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Hartford walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Hartford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartford is out of range.
Hartford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher slips a jab from Hartford.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher slips under a jab from Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Hartford closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher is working Hartford over against the cage.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Hartford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hartford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher gets through Hartford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Hartford backs away, Butcher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Hartford lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Butcher throws out a leg kick but Hartford moves out of range and Butcher only half commits.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Hartford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Butcher lunges at Hartford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartford's hand.
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hartford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Butcher follows Hartford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!

Event: RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Hartwell White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartwell White there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Hartwell White is rocked!
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartwell White seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Hartwell White connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
A head kick by Rock Jr misses
enabling Hartwell White to counter with a crisp jab.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Hartwell White swings for the body but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Hartwell White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartwell White down.
Hartwell White sizes up Rock Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rock Jr darts in and clinches Hartwell White up against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Hartwell White blocks it.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hartwell White fails to land.
Hartwell White is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hartwell White can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartwell White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartwell White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock Jr as Hartwell White tries to tie him up. #T2#
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Hartwell White misses with the head strike.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartwell White's face.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr digs a right hand underneath Hartwell White's ribcage. Hartwell White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartwell White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartwell White blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartwell White looking to stall.
Rock Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr scores with a shot to the side of Hartwell White's head.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hartwell White misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartwell White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartwell White misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartwell White is breathing heavily.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Hartwell White trying to break out of Rock Jr's Thai clinch. Rock Jr unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Hartwell White to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Rock Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaya misses with a wild combination.
Jaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jaya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jaya closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya stalling the fight.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Jaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
Jaya tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher lands a body shot. #BC#
Jaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Jaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaya somewhat.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Jaya's ribs.#T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Butcher swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher tries to move into range but Jaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Jaya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya controlling from the top position.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Jaya stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Butcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaya has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danu Jaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Butcher throws a head kick but Jaya moves out of range.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Jaya landing with the ground and pound.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher throws the left hand but Jaya avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Butcher just manages to avoid it.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.#T3#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a body shot.
Jaya checks a low kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jaya clinches with his opponent.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaya wants a takedown.
Butcher misses with the head strike. #T4#
Jaya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher clobbers Jaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher punishes Jaya's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Jaya.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Jaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Jaya tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Jaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danu Jaya has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Butcher and Jaya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Butcher!

Event: UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like MF Jones has been cut.
Jones cracks MacDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of MacDonald's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones cracks MacDonald with an open hand slap.
MacDonald walks into a jab.
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops MacDonald to the canvas! MacDonald doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MF Jones!

Event: RSE 60: Burn In Hell
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartwell White throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartwell White misses the shot to the body.
As Hartwell White backs off Kirby throws a huge counter combo but Hartwell White manages to avoid it all.
Hartwell White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartwell White throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartwell White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Kirby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Nate Kirby has been cut.
A shot to the body from Kirby misses
letting Hartwell White counter with a right hand.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
Kirby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby walks into a left hand.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.#T1#
Kirby moves forwards but Hartwell White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartwell White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Kirby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hartwell White's knee momentarily.
Kirby lands a jab to the nose.
Hartwell White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirby. Kirby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Kirby is rocked!
Hartwell White connects with a body shot.
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartwell White throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
Kirby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kirby throws a right hand that misses
and Hartwell White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hartwell White.#T2#
Hartwell White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby misses with a left hand
and Hartwell White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartwell White throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hartwell White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirby.
Kirby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hartwell White with a body shot.
Hartwell White throws a lazy right hand but Kirby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartwell White scores with a hook.
Kirby swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hartwell White to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby is still on wobbly legs! Can Hartwell White finish him?
Hartwell White drops Kirby with a huge uppercut! Kirby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hartwell White is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Hartwell White!

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

#R1#
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Butcher!
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandcastle doesn't seem bothered though.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Sandcastle saw that one coming.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandcastle doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Sandcastle's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandcastle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandcastle blocks the body kick.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Sandcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandcastle counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandcastle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandcastle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Butcher looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sandcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandcastle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sandcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Sandcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher scores with a punch to the head.
Sandcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Sandcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher keeps Sandcastle at a distance using the push kick.
Sandcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sandcastle throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Butcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandcastle steps away.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher tried to score with a low kick but Sandcastle checks it.
As Butcher looks to move away, Sandcastle throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butcher wants to slow Sandcastle down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandcastle on the side of the head.
Sandcastle thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Butcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butcher.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandcastle checks a leg kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Sandcastle moves out of range easily.
Sandcastle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sandcastle misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sandcastle misses.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandcastle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sandcastle checks a leg kick.#T4#
Butcher 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.
Sandcastle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
enabling Sandcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandcastle throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Sandcastle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandcastle avoids a kick to the body.
Sandcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandcastle misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a body kick.
Sandcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher misses with a hook. Sandcastle ducked under it nicely.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a head kick but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Butcher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sandcastle misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandcastle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandcastle. #T1#
Sandcastle 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.
Butcher dodges the punch combination from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle throws a low kick, looking for Butcher's leg but Butcher calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Sandcastle knows he should have avoided that one.
Butcher lunges at Sandcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandcastle's hand.
Butcher lands a nice shot that snaps Sandcastle's head back.
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butcher in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sandcastle misses with a head kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle moved away.
Sandcastle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Butcher misses the target.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandcastle moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
Sandcastle misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Sandcastle blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher lands a nice hook to Sandcastle's body. Sandcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Sandcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandcastle steps away.
Sandcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butcher.
Butcher takes a swing at Sandcastle's ribcage but misses.
Sandcastle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandcastle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandcastle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Disco Sandcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandcastle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Sandcastle avoids the head kick by Butcher.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sandcastle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Sandcastle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandcastle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Sandcastle moved away.
Sandcastle moves out of range of the body kick.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but Sandcastle slips the punch.
Sandcastle looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sandcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sandcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandcastle lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Sandcastle swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher slips under a jab.
Butcher throws a solid leg kick but Sandcastle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butcher.
Sandcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandcastle throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sandcastle.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandcastle misses the target.
Sandcastle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A low kick lands for Butcher.
Sandcastle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandcastle.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Sandcastle sees coming a mile off.
Sandcastle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sandcastle moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Butcher thumps Sandcastle with a low kick.
Sandcastle throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Sandcastle moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Sandcastle throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Sandcastle lands a nice shot that snaps Butcher's head back.
Butcher thumps Sandcastle with a low kick.
Sandcastle moves out of range of the leg kick from Butcher.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Sandcastle misses with a leg kick.
Butcher takes a swing at Sandcastle's ribcage but misses.
Sandcastle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butcher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandcastle's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandcastle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sandcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Sandcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Butcher misses. #T3#
Sandcastle moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Sandcastle tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandcastle.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Sandcastle's head but Sandcastle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher defending well as Sandcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Sandcastle tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Sandcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandcastle.
Sandcastle's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandcastle slips a jab from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle.
Butcher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sandcastle scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandcastle avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Sandcastle throws a big counter combination but Butcher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Sandcastle shrugs it off though.
Disco Sandcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandcastle's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butcher 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher!

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Skoog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Aerts counter with a right hand.
Aerts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skoog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aerts slips a jab from Skoog.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aerts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aerts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skoog throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Aerts stumbling backwards into the cage! Aerts bounces back off the cage towards Skoog, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Skoog lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Skoog celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Skoog!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Skoog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Junior misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Butcher tenderised Junior's leg. Junior is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
Butcher scores with a body shot. #T1#
Butcher defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher slips under a jab from Junior.
Butcher thinks about countering with a head kick.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Junior leaves his chin hanging out and Butcher seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Junior crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!

Event: RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Kinsman throws a head kick but Hartwell White moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hartwell White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinsman is looking for a counter combo.
Hartwell White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinsman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kinsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hartwell White counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Hartwell White finds it's target.
Kinsman just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Kinsman misses
and Hartwell White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kinsman is rocked!
Kinsman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartwell White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kinsman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinsman misses with a wild combination.
Hartwell White digs a good hook to Kinsman's body.
Kinsman glances at the clock... BAM! Hartwell White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kinsman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kinsman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Hartwell White!

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Aerts misses with a hook. Skull ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Aerts's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aerts.
Skull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skull staying out of range there.
Skull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skull.
Skull tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aerts misses the target.
Skull swings widly with a right hand
and Aerts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aerts clobbers Skull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aerts throws a big shot that misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skull misses with a head kick.
It looked like Aerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aerts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aerts lands a body shot.
Jack Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Aerts.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Jab by Aerts.
Skull misses with a head kick.
Aerts looks to land a left hand but Skull moved out of range nicely.
Skull unleashes a big counter combination but Aerts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Aerts there.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aerts digs a good hook to Skull's body.
Aerts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skull throws a head kick that misses
and Aerts counters with a crisp right that sends Skull to the canvas! Aerts follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
The defeated Jack Skull had this to say: 'Sorry!'.

Event: MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Samba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Samba.
Samba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDonald throws a good cross that connects.
Samba missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Samba misses with a jab to the body
and MacDonald rattles Samba with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Samba tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. MacDonald dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Samba stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Akutagawa finds it's way through Igwe's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Okon Igwe has been cut.
Akutagawa catches Igwe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akutagawa throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Igwe takes the fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akutagawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akutagawa to keep the fight standing.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akutagawa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okon Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akutagawa lands a head shot.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Igwe moves into the clinch successfully.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Akutagawa.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Akutagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akutagawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akutagawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akutagawa smiles and moves away.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akutagawa, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Akutagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Igwe pulls guard effortlessly.
Igwe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Akutagawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akutagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Igwe is tightening it up a little... Akutagawa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akutagawa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akutagawa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Igwe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Okon Igwe!

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa catches Banjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Akutagawa drops Banjo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banjo looks back up at him and smiles so Akutagawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Banjo is rocked!
Banjo misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Banjo out cold! What a finish! Akutagawa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A less than humble Ryu Akutagawa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davito's waist but Davito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmarinen off to one side.
Davito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ilmarinen back to the cage. Davito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ilmarinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davito did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
Davito missing with punches from the bottom.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davito taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Davito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Davito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.#T1#
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Davito is rocked!
Ilmarinen working over Davito with some ground and pound. Davito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davito is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Davito is trying to stand.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Davito's head.
Davito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Davito is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ilmarinen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Davito from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ilmarinen! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa feints a jab promting Mogh to slip. Akutagawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mogh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Mogh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akutagawa's guard.#SUB#
Mogh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akutagawa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Akutagawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mogh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mogh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akutagawa's guard. #REVR#
Mogh stopping the sweep attempt from Akutagawa.
Mogh connects with a couple of short punches.
Mogh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akutagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Akutagawa, not yet.
Mogh is working Akutagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akutagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Akutagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mogh working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Mogh working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Akutagawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mogh uses it to pass to side control.
Mogh controlling from side mount.
Akutagawa is looking for a sweep.
Akutagawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Akutagawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Mogh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akutagawa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Mogh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akutagawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
Akutagawa is looking to regain half guard here but Mogh keeps moving and retains side control.
Mogh is staying tight to Akutagawa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mogh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akutagawa to see if he's OK.
Mogh is working Akutagawa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mogh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Akutagawa is not content to let Mogh control the position. #T4#
Akutagawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mogh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akutagawa down.
Mogh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Akutagawa some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mogh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mogh scoring with punches and elbows.
Mogh lands a nice forearm strike.
Mogh working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akutagawa tries to buck Mogh off but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
Mogh staying calm.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Akutagawa.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akutagawa.
Mogh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Mogh shoots for a takedown but Akutagawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mogh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akutagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mogh controlling the action here.
Mogh drops an elbow to the side of Akutagawa's head.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard. #ROC#Akutagawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa gets back to full guard.
Akutagawa is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Mogh stays in close to Akutagawa's body and controls the position.
Mogh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akutagawa's guard.
Akutagawa seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Mogh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Worf Mogh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akutagawa has hold of Mogh's hands but Mogh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mogh controlling the action here.
Akutagawa taking some punishment here, with Mogh in his half guard.
Mogh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Mogh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mogh is keen to just control but Akutagawa is a slippery customer.
Akutagawa is looking to get back to is feet but Mogh passes into side control.
Mogh cracks Akutagawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akutagawa tries to buck Mogh off but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mogh working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Akutagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mogh is taking a breather. Akutagawa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mogh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mogh lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Akutagawa quite badly. Akutagawa pulls Mogh in close trying to recover. Mogh postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Akutagawa on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Akutagawa doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Worf Mogh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Akutagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Akutagawa - just one landing.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey misses with a hook.
That kick from Akutagawa tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akutagawa with a nice calf kick.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akutagawa at a distance.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akutagawa.
Monkey cracks Akutagawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akutagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akutagawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Rikz Monkey has been cut.
Akutagawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Monkey is rocked!
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akutagawa, as that shot connected.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akutagawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey seems to have got his legs back now.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akutagawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Monkey throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akutagawa manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akutagawa wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Akutagawa drops Monkey with a beautiful combination! Monkey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akutagawa is looking for the KO!
Akutagawa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Monkey falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akutagawa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa 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.
In defeat, Rikz Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'how?'.

Event: HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Susskind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davito scores with a decent looking hook.
Pelosi Davito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davito slips a straight right by Susskind.
Davito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susskind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Susskind misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Susskind misses.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Susskind went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Davito. That snapped Susskind's head back.
Susskind lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Susskind throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
Susskind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davito.
Davito throws a lazy right hand but Susskind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Susskind tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito connects with a leg kick.
Davito throws a hook but Susskind avoids it easily.
Susskind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Susskind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito stalks Susskind and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Susskind's face. Susskind staggers backwards, shaken.
Susskind lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito lands a head shot.
Davito throws a head kick that misses
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susskind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Susskind checks a leg kick nicely.
Davito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Davito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davito throws a body shot but no joy.
Davito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davito misses with a series of wild punches.
Susskind is looking to wear down Davito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Davito connects with the punch.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davito was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Davito slams his shin into Susskind's torso.
Davito lands a head shot.
Davito throws a lazy right hand but Susskind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Susskind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Davito scores with a jab. Susskind acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Davito finds it's target.
Davito motions for Susskind to come forward. Davito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davito.
Davito connects with a crisp jab.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
Davito misses the shot to the body.
Susskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind digs a good hook to Davito's body.
Susskind lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davito will feel that in the morning.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Davito tries to land a body kick
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Davito lands with an overhand left.
Davito throws a head kick that Susskind semi-blocks.
Susskind throws a series of punches but Davito moves out of range.
Susskind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davito.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Davito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Davito.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susskind moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab.
Susskind throwing a counter right hand but Davito manages to avoid it.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pelosi Davito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Davito.
Davito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Susskind.
Davito just misses with a punch to the body.
Susskind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davito.
Davito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susskind. Susskind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
Susskind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davito throws the kick towards the body but Susskind avoids it.
Davito misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Susskind might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Susskind on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick from Davito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davito lands a jab to the head. #T1##KD2#
Davito lands a big head kick that sends Susskind tumbling to the mat! Davito takes a step backwards and waves Susskind back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Susskind is rocked!
Davito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Susskind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susskind looks to land a right hand but Davito moved out of range.
Davito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susskind seems to have got his legs back now.
Davito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Susskind finds it's way through Davito's defenses.
Davito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susskind circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Susskind slips a jab from Davito.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
Davito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Susskind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Davito needs to keep his hands up - Susskind had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Susskind misses
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Susskind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davito.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susskind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susskind misses with a head kick.
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
And Susskind counters with a quick kick to the body but Davito blocks it.
Davito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susskind misses with a looping right.
Susskind needs to keep his hands up - Davito had a free shot at his head there.
Davito lands a jab.
Davito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davito lands with a slapping head kick.
Davito throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Davito throws a head kick but Susskind moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Susskind misses the target.
Susskind misses with a shot to the body
and Davito counters with a straight right hand.
Susskind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Susskind stuns Davito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davito misses with a combination
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body.
Susskind throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Davito.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind counters with a good, hard body kick but Davito shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Davito. #T4#
Davito blocks a head kick by Susskind.
Davito misses with a body punch
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Pelosi Davito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susskind swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
Susskind looks to land a right hand but Davito moved out of range.
Davito dips to his left and cracks Susskind with an uppercut!
Davito moves out of range of the strikes.
Susskind 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.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Davito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pelosi Davito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davito throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Susskind tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davito misses with a left hand
letting Susskind counter with a right hand.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Susskind blocks the leg kick.
Susskind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Susskind misses.
Davito blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Susskind counters with a quick kick to the body but Davito blocks it.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Susskind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davito, as that shot connected.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davito throws out the jab. #T1#
Davito scoring well with a low kick there.
Susskind defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand.
Susskind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Susskind moves away from the strike by Davito.
Davito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Susskind looks to score with a jab to the body but Davito is just out of range.
Davito throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Davito throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davito lands an overhand right.
Susskind missing with a left hand there. Davito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susskind looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.
Susskind looks to throw the jab but Davito is out of range. #T2#
Davito misses with a kick to the body.
Susskind misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davito counters with a straight right hand.
Davito tries to land a leg kick but Susskind saw it coming and moves away.
Davito slips a straight right by Susskind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davito throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susskind slips a straight right by Davito.
Susskind's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Susskind scrambles back to his feet.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Susskind is looking to counter with a body kick.
Davito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.
Davito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Davito.
Davito misses with a lunging right hand
and Susskind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davito thinking. #T3#
Davito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Susskind moves out of range as Davito strikes.
Davito throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susskind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davito misses with a looping right.
Susskind was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Susskind swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davito misses with a combination
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard Susskind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
Susskind lands a nice shot to the body.
Susskind moves away from the strike by Davito. #T4#
Davito lands a jab to the nose.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Davito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Susskind moves out of range as Davito strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susskind takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susskind sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davito lands a jab.
Davito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susskind throws a body punch but Davito moves out of range.
Davito lands a front kick.
Susskind throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pelosi Davito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davito 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 71 - Farman vs Cruz
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Davito throws a right and a left that Meight avoids nicely.
Meight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meight was well out of range. Poor timing from Davito.
Meight throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davito.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pelosi Davito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Meight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davito jabs Meight right on the nose. Meight blinks but takes it well.
Davito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meight at a distance.
Davito throws out a loose jab but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito 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.
Meight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davito. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Davito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meight's head backwards.
Davito fakes the leg kick and cracks Meight in the body.
Davito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meight.
Davito blocks a jab.
Meight defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand.
Davito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davito might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davito throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meight moves forwards but Davito connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Meight misses with a body shot.
Davito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davito lands a jab to the head.
Meight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meight walks into a left hand.
Davito connects with the punch.
Meight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davito misses with a straight left.
Davito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davito looks to land a left hand but Meight moved out of range nicely.
Davito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Davito is rocked!
Meight throws a head kick that misses.
Davito is still on wobbly legs! Can Meight finish him?
A slow jab from Meight misses its intended target. #T3#
Davito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davito seems to have recovered his senses.
Meight throws a shot from downtown. Davito moves away and avoids it.
Davito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Meight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Davito misses.
Meight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davito.
Davito lands a really nice looking cross but Meight seems unphased.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davito catches Meight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davito misses with a looping right.
Meight misses with a body shot.
Davito thuds his right hand into Meight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meight moves out of range of the body kick from Davito. #T4#
Davito scores with a kick to the body.
Davito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davito thuds his right hand into Meight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meight connects with a jab.
Davito throws a body shot but no joy.
Meight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davito.
Davito throws an overhand right that lands on Meight's shoulder, as Meight tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Davito.
A slapping body kick lands there for Meight.
Meight tries to move into range but Davito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Davito.
It looked like Meight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davito throws a lazy uppercut
and Meight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davito connects with a body shot that sends Meight's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pelosi Davito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Davito misses the target.
Meight is looking for a counter combo.
Davito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Davito. That snapped Meight's head back.
Davito lands a nice hook to Meight's body. Meight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davito misses with a looping left.
Davito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMeight.
Davito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davito lands a nice looking body shot.
Davito scores with a push kick.
Meight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davito misses with a kick to the body.
Davito missing with a left hand there. Meight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Meight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Davito scores with a nice head shot.
Davito tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Meight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meight.
Davito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davito misses with a hook
and Meight counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Davito.#ROC2#Meight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davito looks to land a left hand but Meight moved out of range nicely.
Davito throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Davito scores with a sloppy right hand. Meight should have avoided that one. #T2#
Davito clobbers Meight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Meight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meight seems to have got his legs back now.
Davito scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meight looks to throw the jab but Davito is out of range.
Davito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meight on the side of the head.
Meight throws a lazy uppercut
and Davito counters with a big right hand! Oh Meight is in trouble here! Davito follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akutagawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Tyreke Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Akutagawa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wilson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akutagawa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
In his post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Holy is looking to clinch but Davito is avoiding it.
Holy wants to clinch.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holy has Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Holy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holy tries to pull guard but Davito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Holy jumps guard. #SUB#
Holy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davito is defending well. Holy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davito has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy retains his middleweight title!
Olly Holy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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