Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Smart gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Smart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Smart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva managing to control the position.
Smart cracks Silva with a solid left hand.#T2#
Smart being controlled here momentarily.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva 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.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Silva wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Smart wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Smart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Smart postures up.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smart wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart checks a low kick from Silva.
Smart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva shoots and misses
and Smart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Smart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart content to stall in guard here.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smart being controlled here momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is striking off his back. Smart thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva has hold of Smart's hands but Smart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smart lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Silva quite badly. Silva pulls Smart in close trying to recover. Smart postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Silva on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Silva doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A very excited looking Peter Smart 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Bloode throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloode lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Bloode dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bloode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bloode.
Bloode thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Bloode finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloode scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Bloode has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloode 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. #T2#
Bloode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode throws a sloppy head kick
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bloode moves away and avoids it.
Bloode misses with a leg kick.
Bloode throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloode thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloode throws a leg kick
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Bloode steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloode lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloode.
Bloode throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bloode throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bloode throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloode dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Choctaw Bloode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Bloode's defenses.
Bloode bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloode is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bloode walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Bloode looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Bloode just gets out of the way.
Crunch! Bloode slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Bloode finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode misses with a straight right.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Bloode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bloode is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Bloode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloode can pounce on him.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloode throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Bloode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Bloode looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bloode gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bloode moves away and avoids it.
Bloode lands a nice looking body kick.
Bloode throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bloode avoids it.#T3#
Bloode throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Bloode. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Bloode misses.
As Bloode backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Bloode throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bloode takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloode.
Bloode throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bloode tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Bloode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloode misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bloode lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Bloode connects with a leg kick.
Bloode misses the jab.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bloode counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Choctaw Bloode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloode throws an off balance right hand
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bloode misses.
Bloode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws the left hand but Bloode avoids the punch easily.
Thomas moves out of range as Bloode throws a body kick.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Bloode misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Bloode
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloode.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bloode uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Bloode bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Bloode feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloode scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloode looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a counter high kick but Bloode was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choctaw Bloode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloode has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Andonian dodges the punch combination from Erwin.
Erwin slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Erwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Erwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Andonian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Erwin controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Erwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erwin is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with an elbow strike.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin breaks from the clinch.
Erwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andonian throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Andonian misses with a body shot.
Erwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Erwin.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erwin looks winded!
Erwin is trying to push Andonian away but Andonian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erwin backwards.
Erwin blocking some punches.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erwin's sensitive parts.
Andonian throws out a leg kick but Erwin moves out of range and Andonian only half commits.
Andonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andonian stalks Erwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erwin's face. Erwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erwin.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Andonian. #T2#
Andonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andonian looks to throw the jab but Erwin is out of range.
Erwin walks into a left hand.
Erwin 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.
Erwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Erwin pushes him off.
Andonian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Erwin misses with a hook to the body
and Andonian counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin wants to slow Andonian down by chopping away at his legs.
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andonian.
Andonian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erwin throws a hook but Andonian blocks it.
Erwin walks into a jab.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Andonian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erwin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andonian.
Andonian throws a front kick aimed at Erwin's knee but Erwin avoids it well.
Andonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andonian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andonian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andonian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Erwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andonian doesn't seem phased though.
Erwin lands a jab to Andonian's midsection.
The fighters circling - Andonian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andonian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andonian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
Andonian scores with the left hand. Erwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Erwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andonian tries to score with a low kick but Erwin moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erwin lands a leg kick that knocks Andonian off balance momentarily.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Erwin.
Erwin throws a low kick but Andonian moves out of range easily.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Erwin tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erwin tries to break the clinch but Andonian is controlling the position. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erwin lands with a shot to the body.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Erwin misses with a straight right.
Erwin misses with a hook.
Erwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andonian misses with a double jab.
Erwin unleashes a big counter combination but Andonian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Erwin 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.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Erwin swings widly with a right hand
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Erwin throws a looping overhand right but Andonian ducks down to avoid it.
Erwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Andonian's shoulder, as Andonian tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Andonian clinches.
Erwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andonian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Erwin is breathing heavily.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Andonian doesn't manage to clinch there - Erwin circles away.
Andonian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Andonian finds it's target.
Erwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian wants to clinch.
Andonian throws a jab when Erwin was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Erwin checks a leg kick.
Erwin lands with a hook. Andonian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Andonian is just out of range.
Andonian tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Andonian finds it's way through Erwin's defenses.
Erwin lands a jab to Andonian's midsection.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Andonian's head but Andonian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Erwin avoids the body shot from Andonian.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Erwin misses with a double jab
and Andonian counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andonian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian tries a low kick but Erwin avoids it.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Andonian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Andonian.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andonian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
Andonian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andonian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Erwin pushes him off.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Erwin moves out of range. #CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Erwin 's eye. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
Erwin throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian tries to score with a low kick but Erwin moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Andonian has double underhooks.
Erwin is trying to stall.
Erwin is trying to break the clinch but Andonian has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwin can do to turn this around?#T4#
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andonian jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin walks into a straight right hand from Andonian.
Erwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andonian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Andonian slips a straight right by Erwin.
Andonian slips a jab from Erwin.
Andonian throwing a counter right hand but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andonian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Erwin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Erwin. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian checks a leg kick.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Erwin with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Andonian scores with a jab. Erwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Andonian engages and cracks Erwin with a massive lead left hook - Erwin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Andonian is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian 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.
Derek Erwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

Event: SYN 90210
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Woods misses with a hook
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Woods misses.
Woods tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods digs a good hook to Petrov's body. #T2#
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woods misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov slips a jab from Woods.#T3#
Woods jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods thinks about the counter body kick.
Woods misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov blocks a jab.
A jab from Woods finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a body kick that stops Woods in his tracks momentarily.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
As Woods looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods tries to land a body kick
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Woods scores with a hook.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Woods pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Petrov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Woods tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woods throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Woods pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throws a counter high kick but Woods was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquan Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woods tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woods thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Woods misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov lands a jab.
Nice shot by Woods.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasil Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks. #T3#
Woods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Woods, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.#CUT2#Vasil Petrov's cut is getting worse.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Woods throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Woods misses with a combination
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Woods lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Woods misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Woods misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Woods is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaquan Woods.
Well Woods 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Shaquan Woods!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Shaquan Woods!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Shaquan Woods!

Shaquan Woods wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Shaquan Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Boma settles back down. #CL2#
Dean gets a clinch. #BC#
Boma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Dean tries to counter with a clinch but Boma shakes him off and moves away.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Boma is looking to chop away at Dean's legs.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma throws a low kick but Dean avoids it.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Boma digs a good body shot into Dean's ribs.
Boma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Dean has been cut.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
Dean moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean tries to clinch up.#T2#
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Boma to the canvas! Boma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Dean!

Event: Combate 100: Los Angeles
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Taneyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Taneyev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab.
Kahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Taneyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Taneyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Despite the aggression on Taneyev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taneyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Taneyev's knee but Taneyev avoids it well.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taneyev with a jab.#T2#
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
Kahn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Taneyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Kahn digs a good body shot into Taneyev's ribs.
Taneyev looks winded!#KD#
Kahn cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taneyev to stand back up!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kahn engages and cracks Taneyev with a massive lead left hook - Taneyev tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kahn is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mohammed Kahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Rockefeller throws a jab when Fujimoto was well out of range.
Fujimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
Fujimoto throwing a counter right hand but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockefeller lands with a hook. Fujimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujimoto lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
Rockefeller throws out a powerful jab.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Rockefeller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockefeller misses with a right hand
and Fujimoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller connects with the punch.#T1#
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Rockefeller throws a body kick.
Fujimoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick which misses Fujimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujimoto tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimoto has time to react.
Rockefeller tries a low kick but Fujimoto avoids it.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimoto moves away.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Fujimoto connects with a looping right hand.
Fujimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimoto slips under a jab from Rockefeller .
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand #KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Rockefeller toppling to the canvas! Rockefeller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujimoto finish him?!#ROC#Rockefeller is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a huge right that knocks Rockefeller out cold! Fujimoto is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A very excited looking Gyukosho Fujimoto 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: Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Haskins lands a nice looking body shot.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Haskins ducks down to avoid it.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt - Haskins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Karelin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karelin lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him. #ES2#
Haskins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Karelin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch. #CL#
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Karelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Karelin won't allow it.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Karelin won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haskins.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haskins is trying to break free.
Karelin lands an uppercut.#T2#
Karelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haskins sprawls and moves away.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haskins.
Haskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haskins.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Haskins pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haskins is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him #T4##SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Haskins tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Haskins is having none of it. #SUB#
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haskins tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haskins defends it well.
Karelin works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Haskins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Haskins misses with a straight right.
Karelin tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karelin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haskins throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haskins! #T1#
Haskins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Haskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Karelin drags him back down.#SUB#
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruslan Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haskins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haskins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Karelin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Haskins sneaks out the side door and pushes Karelin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Haskins cracks Karelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Haskins misses with a looping right.#T3#
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Haskins.
Haskins misses with a body kick. #TD#
Karelin gets the takedown into side control.
Haskins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haskins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haskins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haskins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haskins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karelin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Karelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haskins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karelin was well out of range. Poor timing from Haskins.
An attempted straight right counter from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haskins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
A countering left hand to the body from Haskins misses.
Haskins throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a low kick.
Haskins moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Karelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karelin throws the kick towards the body but Haskins avoids it.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haskins as he jumps to the side. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin throws a hook but Haskins blocks it.
Karelin misses with a low kick.
Haskins throws a fast counter high kick but Karelin manages to duck under it in time.
Haskins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haskins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karelin under the eye.
Karelin fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Haskins counters with a nice right hand that sends Karelin toppling to the canvas! Karelin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Haskins finish him?!#CUT2#Ruslan Karelin's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Haskins is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Haskins shuts the power down on Karelin. Lights out, game over! Haskins is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne Haskins!

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kalske scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
A big right from Kalske misses.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Fezzik scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalske should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Kalske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fezzik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalske is in Fezzik's guard.

Fezzik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fezzik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske misses with a right hand
and Fezzik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fezzik under the eye.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Fezzik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalske lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalske throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kalske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalske scores with a jab.
Fezzik connects with a body shot that sends Kalske's belly button to the back.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Kalske. Those never looked like landing.
Fezzik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fezzik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fezzik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kalske fails with a takedown attempt.
Fezzik is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Fezzik does no damage.
A cross from Kalske lands.#CUT2#Hassan Fezzik's cut is getting worse.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Fezzik checks it
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fezzik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Fezzik throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalske tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fezzik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalske somewhat.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Fezzik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fezzik leaves Kalske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fezzik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fezzik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fezzik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fezzik wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalske misses with an uppercut. Fezzik saw that one coming.
Fezzik is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kalske.
Fezzik throws a big counter combination but Kalske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
A little jabbing left from Kalske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fezzik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Fezzik there.
Kalske lands a jab to Fezzik's midsection.
Kalske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Fezzik throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Kalske darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fezzik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fezzik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske slips under a jab.
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!
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Fezzik slips the punch.
Hassan Fezzik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fezzik but Fezzik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fezzik is looking to counter punch.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Kalske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalske closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kalske scores with a jab. Fezzik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalske doesn't manage to clinch there - Fezzik circles away. #T4#
Kalske slips under a jab from Fezzik.
Kalske scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Kalske.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik swings widly with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a one-two to the body.
Fezzik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalske.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fezzik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske misses with a hook to the body
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Fezzik.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Kalske avoids the head kick by Fezzik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske looks to land a combination but Fezzik avoids it well.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske ducks right into an uppercut from Fezzik. #T1#
Kalske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fezzik's hands.
Kalske misses with a hook. Fezzik ducked under it nicely.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fezzik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fezzik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalske.
Kalske throws a nice looking combination but Fezzik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fezzik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fezzik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kalske. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fezzik moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Fezzik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fezzik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske lands with a hook. Fezzik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fezzik throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan Fezzik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kalske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fezzik lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Kalske.#CUT2#Hassan Fezzik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD2#
Kalske drives through with a takedown into Fezzik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Kalske throws a strike but Fezzik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kalske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Kalske utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fezzik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fezzik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fezzik.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kalske escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fezzik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fezzik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kalske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalske working for a triangle but Fezzik defends it easily.
Fezzik throws an elbow that misses. Kalske uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fezzik's guard. Nice move by Kalske!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalske 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
A relieved looking Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Danilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range. #TD2#
Danilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danilov throws a strike aimed at the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Danilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danilov working away.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Danilov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Danilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom.
Regueiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Danilov connects with a decent elbow.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro tries to bench press Danilov off him but Danilov keeps the position.
Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Regueiro to see if he's OK.#T2#
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Danilov lands an elbow.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Danilov scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov landing a few strikes.
Danilov looks up at the clock and then as Regueiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danilov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Regueiro wants to control but Danilov postures up.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danilov working the body and head with strikes.
Danilov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Regueiro some visible discomfort.
Regueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Danilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Danilov landing strikes.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.#T4#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regueiro down.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov working away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Regueiro is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danilov jabs Regueiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Regueiro.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Julio Regueiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.#T1#
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Danilov closes the distance and clinches up with Regueiro, looking for a takedown. Danilov pushes Regueiro against the cage but Regueiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov wants to slow Regueiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Danilov.
Danilov throws a right and a left that Regueiro avoids nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.#T2#
Regueiro slips under a jab from Danilov.
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!
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danilov.
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Danilov counters with an inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regueiro is fending him off so far but Danilov persists. Nope, Regueiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Regueiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Danilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regueiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Danilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Regueiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Danilov lands a few punches from side control.
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Danilov controls the position.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to control Danilov's posture but Danilov avoids it. #T4#
Regueiro tries to escape but Danilov is in control.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is working Regueiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Danilov cracks Regueiro with a big right hand but Regueiro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Danilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Regueiro!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov working the ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control the action but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Regueiro is looking to reverse the position.
Regueiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Regueiro trying to remain calm as Danilov controls from the top position.
Danilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danilov wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Danilov is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Check out the look on Danilov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danilov scoring with punches from side control.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Regueiro is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oh Regueiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danilov landing strikes.
Danilov working the head with strikes.
Regueiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Danilov dominates the positioning.
A big shot lands for Danilov! That's hurt Regueiro! Will he recover? Danilov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
A relieved looking Ruslan Danilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Den Born.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Van Den Born pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Den Born fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Brown.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Van Den Born lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Van Den Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Born moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab. #T1#
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Van Den Born throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Van Den Born does it's job there.
Van Den Born takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born with the inside leg kick.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Van Den Born throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Van Den Born was just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Den Born, as that shot connected.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Den Born! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Den Born to his feet! Van Den Born is in big trouble!#ROC#Van Den Born is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Van Den Born square on the jaw! Damn, Van Den Born is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuzaka under the eye.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro tries to land a front kick but Matsuzaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.#CL#
Navarro rushes Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Navarro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Navarro.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
A head kick misses from Navarro.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Navarro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
A counter left hand to the body from Navarro misses its target.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Navarro throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.#T2#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Navarro.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Matsuzaka circles away.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Navarro with a body shot.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Navarro.
Navarro throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!#CL#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Matsuzaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuzaka's shoulder, as Matsuzaka tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Navarro 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Matsuzaka drops Navarro with a beautiful combination! Navarro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matsuzaka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Navarro is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Matsuzaka cracks Navarro with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera counters with a body kick.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Laguera unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Laguera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laguera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Egyptian dives into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#REVB#
Laguera wants to get back to his feet but Egyptian drags him back down.
Egyptian tries to move to mount but Laguera blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laguera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laguera seems a little lost for a moment, as Egyptian dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB#
Egyptian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Egyptian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laguera is pushing Egyptian's head away, looking to escape. Egyptian manages to hold on to the position though.
Egyptian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laguera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Egyptian is controlling him well.
Egyptian takes a little break here. Laguera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Egyptian tries to score with some ground and pound. Laguera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laguera is trying to buck Egyptian off.
The strikes coming from Egyptian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Egyptian is putting a hurting on Laguera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Egyptian happy to just control the position for now.
Egyptian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Egyptian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laguera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Egyptian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Egyptian wants to control but Laguera is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Laguera parries the strikes from Egyptian easily there. Egyptian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laguera to escape.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Egyptian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laguera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laguera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but Laguera denies him.
Laguera is pushing Egyptian's head away, looking to escape. Egyptian manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laguera moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.#T4#
Laguera lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laguera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laguera throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian tests Laguera's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laguera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Egyptian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Egyptian controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera prevents Egyptian from moving into mount.
Egyptian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laguera some visible discomfort. #T1##SUB#
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laguera, who protects the arm well.
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Laguera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Laguera is trying to buck Egyptian off.
Egyptian controlling from side mount.
Laguera is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Laguera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laguera can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Egyptian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laguera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Egyptian controls the position from side control.
Egyptian cracks Laguera with a big elbow.
Laguera bucks up and tries to throw Egyptian off but instead Egyptian has got his back!#SUB#
Egyptian goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laguera escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Egyptian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Egyptian has a closed guard, preventing Laguera from standing up. #SUB#
Egyptian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laguera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Laguera stands up from Egyptian's guard - Laguera perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Laguera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laguera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Laguera's body.
Egyptian shoots and misses
and Laguera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Laguera tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Laguera breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Laguera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Egyptian showed some decent athleticism there.
Laguera wants to get back to his feet.
Egyptian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Egyptian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Egyptian stops Laguera from getting back to his feet.
Laguera won't allow Egyptian to pass to mount.
Egyptian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ishmael Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Laguera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Egyptian to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Egyptian rushes Laguera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laguera.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Laguera with a series of wild strikes but Laguera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Laguera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Egyptian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Laguera tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.
Laguera is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laguera up against the cage.
Egyptian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laguera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##BC2#
Laguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera throws a lazy head kick
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Laguera tries to sprawl but Egyptian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Egyptian tries to pass to full mount but Laguera defends it.
Laguera is trying to stand.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian stalling.
Laguera wants to get back to his feet.
Egyptian controlling the action here.
Alejandro Laguera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Laguera looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguera is just out of range.#TD#
Egyptian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laguera to the ground. Egyptian is now in Laguera's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
Ishmael Egyptian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.#T1#
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Rivera pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Taneyev jumps back.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivera.
Taneyev blocks a head kick by Rivera.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.#CL#
Taneyev has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivera. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taneyev.
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!
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Rivera.
As Rivera tries to get set, Taneyev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Rivera keeps Taneyev at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Rivera finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses. #T4#
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Rivera throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taneyev misses with a two punch combination.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivera connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Rivera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Taneyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Taneyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Taneyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Taneyev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Taneyev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Valentin Taneyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Poli has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Poli tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Poli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva slips under a jab from Poli.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#TD2#
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Poli has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli misses the jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Poli is looking for a counter combo.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Poli kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Poli connects with a looping right hand.
Poli throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva prevents Poli from getting back to his feet.
Silva won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Poli is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Silva is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Poli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Poli connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Poli's guard.
Poli is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control. #REVR#
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva is putting a hurting on Poli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva cracks Poli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to move to mount but Poli blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poli lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli stuffs the takedown.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poli as he avoids it easily.
Poli tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Poli as Silva shoots in.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Silva avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up. #T1#
Poli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Poli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poli has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poli is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him #ES#
Poli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Poli lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Poli misses with a hook
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Poli wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Poli kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poli but Poli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Poli, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Poli against the cage but Poli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Poli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.#TD2#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Poli misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Poli.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Poli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Poli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva walks into a jab.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Poli.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Poli scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Poli tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poli continues to drive forward.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Poli.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Poli.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Poli lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Poli.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poli throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
A big left from Poli misses. #T3#
Poli stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Poli is looking to escape.
Silva with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poli wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #T4#
Manuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli prevents the takedown attempt.

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

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

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

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Murhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Murhapuro with a jab.
Murhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhapuro throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhapuro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhapuro cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhapuro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Murhapuro feints a counter leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro thumps Jones with a low kick.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pauke Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Murhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Murhapuro lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Murhapuro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#T4#
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Murhapuro - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Murhapuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murhapuro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murhapuro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhapuro counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Murhapuro looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Murhapuro with a hook.#T1#
Murhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhapuro.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhapuro misses with a head kick.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Murhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhapuro. That's going to slow Jones down. #T3#
Murhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Murhapuro.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Murhapuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhapuro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Murhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhapuro.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Murhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhapuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jaquon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Murhapuro only half commits.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murhapuro duly obliges.
Murhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Murhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhapuro scores with a leg kick.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhapuro defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauke Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhapuro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauke Murhapuro!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 143
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Izanagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to circle away but Izanagi has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Izanagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izanagi tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Izanagi thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Izanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.
Izanagi throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Izanagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izanagi looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izanagi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Izanagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Izanagi throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Izanagi lands a jab.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Izanagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Izanagi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izanagi! #T2#
Izanagi throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izanagi tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas checks a low kick from Izanagi.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izanagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izanagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izanagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Izanagi misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Izanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.#CL#
Izanagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Izanagi keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Izanagi finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Izanagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Izanagi settles back down.
Thomas misses with a hook. Izanagi ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Thomas moves out of range as Izanagi throws a body kick.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izanagi. That one must have hurt.
Izanagi throws a good cross that connects.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Izanagi lands with a shot to the body.
Izanagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Izanagi throws a head kick that half lands.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izanagi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
That's time! Izanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thomas looks to land a combination but Izanagi avoids it well.
Izanagi cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Izanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sora Izanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Izanagi tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
Izanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Izanagi.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
Izanagi throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Izanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izanagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Izanagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izanagi lands with a shot to the body.
Izanagi misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Izanagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Izanagi.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izanagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Izanagi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izanagi thinking.
Izanagi throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izanagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Izanagi. #T3#
Izanagi misses the shot to the body.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Izanagi wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Izanagi looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Izanagi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izanagi connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.#T4#
Izanagi thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Izanagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is trying to push Izanagi away but Izanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Izanagi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izanagi misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
No joy there for Izanagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Izanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Izanagi drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi. #BC#
Izanagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Izanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Thomas swings for the body but Izanagi moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Izanagi has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izanagi lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi avoids the head kick by Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Izanagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izanagi.
Izanagi wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Sora Izanagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Izanagi works the jab nicely.
Izanagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a fast counter high kick but Izanagi manages to duck under it in time.
Izanagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Izanagi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izanagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Izanagi.
Izanagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
Izanagi connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Izanagi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Izanagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izanagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izanagi misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izanagi lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izanagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izanagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
Izanagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#CL#
Izanagi moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas slips a jab from Izanagi.
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.#CL#
Izanagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Izanagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izanagi scores with a shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Izanagi!
During a confident post fight interview, Sora Izanagi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Rishkinov coming out on top.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rishkinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rishkinov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rishkinov scores with a punch to the head.
Rishkinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a body kick that stops Rishkinov in his tracks momentarily.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
And Petrov counters with a quick kick to the body but Rishkinov blocks it.#T1#
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Nice uppercut lands for Rishkinov. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Rishkinov is rocked!
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Rishkinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rishkinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Rishkinov from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov is thwarting Petrov's attempts to control the position.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #T3#
Petrov is trying to stand.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petrov has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petrov gets full guard.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrov controlling the position.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rishkinov is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Rishkinov looking to control.
Petrov tries to stand but Rishkinov is controlling from the bottom.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rishkinov has a closed guard, preventing Petrov from standing up.
Rishkinov controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Rishkinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rishkinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
A left lands for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Rishkinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rishkinov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
Petrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Rishkinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rishkinov.
Vasil Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Serhey Rishkinov's cut even more.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Rishkinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Rishkinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rishkinov thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rishkinov out cold! What a finish! Petrov 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 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Petrov!
A very excited looking Vasil Petrov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

Event: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Haskins lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a right hand
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Haskins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Haskins throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Haskins moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a hook
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Haskins blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Haskins sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Jones misses with a head kick.
Haskins throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Haskins counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Haskins to acknowledge the strikes.
Haskins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones thows a body kick. Haskins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haskins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Haskins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haskins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Dwayne Haskins's cut is getting worse.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Haskins manages to duck under it in time.
Jones thuds his right hand into Haskins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Haskins is rocked!
Haskins is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jones Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Haskins is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Jones!
After the fight, Jeremy Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilcox can pounce on him.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Regueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Regueiro lands with a nice body punch.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Wilcox jabs at Regueiro's body.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Wilcox ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilcox defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
Wilcox lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilcox backs up against the cage.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Regueiro avoids it well.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro swings for the body but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Regueiro.
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!
Regueiro connects with the punch.
Wilcox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Wilcox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Regueiro.
Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Regueiro.
A punch lands to the side of Wilcox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilcox doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Wilcox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Regueiro doesn't seem phased though.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Wilcox avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Regueiro blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Wilcox throws a solid leg kick but Regueiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Wilcox lands with a good body shot.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilcox tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro cracks Wilcox with a good jab.
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro lands with a kick to the temple. Wilcox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro with a jab.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Wilcox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Regueiro staying out of range there.
Regueiro lands the left hand.
It looks like Regueiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Regueiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilcox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
Wilcox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Wilcox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Wilcox off balance momentarily.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Wilcox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Regueiro under the eye.
Regueiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilcox is just out of range.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Wilcox avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wilcox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilcox.
Regueiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilcox on the side of the head.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilcox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilcox throws a low kick, looking for Regueiro's leg but Regueiro calmly moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
A little jabbing left from Wilcox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro checks the leg kick.
Wilcox dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
A jab from Regueiro finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox scores with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro scores with the left hand. Wilcox knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Wilcox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Regueiro.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilcox.
Regueiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Wilcox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Wilcox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
An inside leg kick from Regueiro misses.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilcox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Wilcox.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilcox throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wilcox misses.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro thumps Wilcox with a low kick.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilcox counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro lands an overhand right.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilcox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilcox clobbers Regueiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro tests Wilcox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Regueiro ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilcox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Wilcox avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Wilcox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Regueiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro walks into a stiff left hand from Wilcox.
Wilcox checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Regueiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Wilcox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilcox throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.#T1#
Regueiro scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro takes a swing at Wilcox's ribcage but misses.
Wilcox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilcox misses the shot to the body.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilcox moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilcox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilcox throws a jab when Regueiro was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Wilcox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Wilcox down. #T2#
Regueiro feints a jab promting Wilcox to slip. Regueiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilcox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilcox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Wilcox as he checks the leg kick.
Wilcox throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Wilcox connects with an inside leg kick.
Regueiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilcox.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Regueiro catches Wilcox right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilcox, as that shot connected.
Wilcox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Regueiro.#T3#
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilcox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Wilcox takes one on the button.
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Regueiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Regueiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox darts in looking for a takedown but Regueiro gets double underhooks and turns Wilcox into the cage.
Wilcox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox misses with a wild body shot.
Wilcox scores with a nice head shot.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Regueiro is looking to slow Wilcox down with leg kicks.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Regueiro defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Wilcox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox misses the jab.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Wilcox looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donovan Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilcox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro jabs at Wilcox's body.
A left lands for Regueiro.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Erwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Erwin as he checks the leg kick.
Erwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erwin scores with a jab. Road acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Road misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erwin throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
Road misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erwin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Road back to the cage. Erwin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Road throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Road gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erwin.
Nice defenses there by Erwin.
Road lands a head kick!
Road misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Erwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road shoots in for a double leg but Erwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erwin throws the kick towards the body but Road avoids it.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Road bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erwin's head backwards.
Erwin with the inside leg kick.
Erwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Road has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Road misses with an uppercut. Erwin saw that one coming.
Erwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Road counters with a nice uppercut.
Road misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Road looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Road backs up against the cage. #T1#
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Erwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erwin throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Road misses with a wild body shot.
Erwin misses with a hook.
Road with a jab.
A jab from Erwin misses.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Erwin ducks down to avoid it.
Erwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
Road misses with an uppercut. Erwin saw that one coming.
That kick from Road tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Road checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Erwin misses. #TD#
Road throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Erwin was covering up waiting for the punch and Road finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erwin is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SUB2#
Erwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Road defends it easily.#SUB2#
Erwin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Road has picked Erwin up and slammed him! Erwin can't keep hold of the triangle and Road manages to pass to side control!
Erwin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Road asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erwin tries to bench press Road off him but Road keeps the position.
Erwin wants to control but Road postures up.
Erwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Road working away.
Erwin is looking to reverse the position.
Erwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erwin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Erwin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erwin is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Erwin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Road scoring with punches and elbows.
Erwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erwin is trying to get back to his feet.
Road working the head and body with strikes.
Erwin is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Road taking a breather here.
Road landing strikes.
Erwin wants to get back to his feet.
Road lands a nice forearm strike.
Erwin is looking to reverse the position.
Erwin struggling a bit here.
Erwin is trying to improve his position.
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 Raate Road will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Road swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Erwin misses.
Road with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erwin checks a low kick from Road.
Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Road.
Road swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erwin.
Erwin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Road will feel that in the morning.
Erwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erwin throws a body punch but Road moves out of range. #TD#
Road shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Erwin is trying to defend but Road finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Erwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Erwin pushes Road off but Road dives into side control.
Erwin is trying to buck Road off.
Erwin is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it. #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.
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erwin is trying to buck Road off.
Erwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Road moves into full guard.
Erwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet. #T3#
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erwin looking to sit in guard and control but Road gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Road keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erwin's head.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
Road postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Erwin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Road stacks Erwin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Road!
Erwin taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4##ES2#
Erwin sneaks out the side door and pushes Road away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Road dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Road as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Road catches Erwin right on the button with a cross.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin works the jab nicely.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
Erwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Road lands a head shot.
Road jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erwin dodges the punch combination from Road.
Erwin looks to land a combination but Road avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Erwin.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Road blocks a head kick by Erwin.
Road with the inside leg kick.
Road just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road 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#
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Road is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Road blocks the leg kick.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Erwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erwin throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Road goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Road throws a chopping leg kick but Erwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Road walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Road lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Road lands a jab to the head.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Road connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Erwin misses.
Erwin scores with a nice strike.
Erwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Road ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Road needs to keep his hands up - Erwin had a free shot at his head there.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Derek Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Road fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Erwin sprawls well initially but Road persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.
Erwin taking some punishment here, with Road in his half guard.
Road is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Road working over Erwin with some ground and pound. Erwin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erwin is trying to stand back up but Road is controlling him #SUB2#
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Road drops an elbow to the side of Erwin's head. #T2#
Road lands with a punch from half guard.
Erwin wants to control but Road is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Erwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erwin gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Erwin looking for subs off his back but Road has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Road winds up and cracks Erwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Erwin has hold of Road's hands but Road slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Road drops an elbow to the side of Erwin's head.
Erwin is not content to let Road control the position.
Road landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erwin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Road manages to move to mount!
Road looking to control but Erwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Erwin is looking to improve his position but Road isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Erwin tries to hold on but Road postures up.
Erwin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Erwin wants to hold on but Road pushes him away.
Erwin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Road is landing with some decent strikes but Erwin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Road postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Erwin looks a forlorn figure.
Derek Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erwin regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Road, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

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