Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Striking Masters 20
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edgar Allen Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Edgar Allen Poe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edgar Allen Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a looping right.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edgar Allen Poe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edgar Allen Poe doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Edgar Allen Poe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edgar Allen Poe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith takes a swing at Edgar Allen Poe's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edgar Allen Poe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar Allen Poe, as that shot connected.
Edgar Allen Poe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe avoids the head kick by Smith. #T1#
Smith throws the left hand but Edgar Allen Poe avoids the punch easily.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edgar Allen Poe fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Edgar Allen Poe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar Allen Poe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to circle away but Edgar Allen Poe has him pinned against the ropes.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar Allen Poe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar Allen Poe tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith prevents a body shot from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edgar Allen Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Edgar Allen Poe missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edgar Allen Poe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith stalks Edgar Allen Poe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edgar Allen Poe's face. Edgar Allen Poe staggers backwards, shaken.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Edgar Allen Poe is out of range.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walker Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edgar Allen Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edgar Allen Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edgar Allen Poe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar Allen Poe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edgar Allen Poe rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a series of punches but Edgar Allen Poe moves out of range.
Walker Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Edgar Allen Poe misses its intended target.
Edgar Allen Poe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar Allen Poe circles away quickly and effectively.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jab from Edgar Allen Poe.
Walker Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a series of punches but Edgar Allen Poe avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Edgar Allen Poe throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar Allen Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith works over Edgar Allen Poe's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Edgar Allen Poe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edgar Allen Poe has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edgar Allen Poe has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edgar Allen Poe can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Edgar Allen Poe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar Allen Poe gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A short right from Edgar Allen Poe. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walker Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Frankie Edgar Allen Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith connects with a jab.#CL#
Edgar Allen Poe has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edgar Allen Poe back against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe working aggressively here. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Edgar Allen Poe clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edgar Allen Poe's head.
Edgar Allen Poe misses the shot to the body.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Edgar Allen Poe counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Edgar Allen Poe fails to land. #T1#
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar Allen Poe can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar Allen Poe struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Edgar Allen Poe swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankie Edgar Allen Poe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Edgar Allen Poe rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edgar Allen Poe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith slips a straight right by Edgar Allen Poe.
Smith throws a right and a left that Edgar Allen Poe avoids nicely.
Edgar Allen Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Edgar Allen Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Edgar Allen Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Edgar Allen Poe shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankie Edgar Allen Poe.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walker Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Walker Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of HARDCORE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ky Jr checks the leg kick.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Bush misses.
Bush digs a good hook to Ky Jr's body. #CL#
Ky Jr moves into the clinch.
Bush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bush as Ky Jr tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Ky Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky Jr missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ky Jr. #T1#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Bush, looking for a takedown. Ky Jr pushes Bush against the ropes but Bush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ky Jr.
A good leg kick by Bush. #TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ky Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Bush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
Bush lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr is the new featherweight champion!
Gaia Ky Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Striking Masters 19
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bisping. That's going to slow Casey down.
Casey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bisping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe Casey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bisping's head.
Bisping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bisping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Casey misses with a hook to the body
and Casey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Casey misses with the combination.
Bisping throwing a counter right hand but Casey manages to avoid it.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bisping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping throws a body shot but no joy.
Casey tests Bisping's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bisping connects with a solid leg kick.
Casey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Casey moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Bisping slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
Casey just misses with a punch to the body.
Casey misses with a left hand
and Bisping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisping slips a straight right by Casey.#CL#
Bisping rushes Casey and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Casey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Casey is trying to break the clinch but Bisping is controlling him.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Casey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bisping fails to land.
Casey pushes Bisping back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bisping can't find room to land a body shot as Casey controls the action.
Bisping is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Casey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casey misses with a wild body shot.
Casey swinging wildly here. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Bisping there.
Casey throws a nice looking combination but Bisping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping connects with a nice looking jab.
Casey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bisping counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bisping.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Casey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping cracks Casey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casey throws a hook to the side of Bisping's head but Bisping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bisping throws a leg kick which misses Casey's front leg but catches the back leg as Casey tries to avoid it.
Casey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisping manages to avoid it.
Casey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bisping defending well as Casey loads up on a big left hand.
Bisping swings for the body but Casey moves out of range.
Bisping looks to land a right hand but Casey moved out of range.
Bisping throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Casey misses.
Bisping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bisping moves out of range as Casey strikes.
Casey lands a jab.
Casey looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Casey misses the target.
George Michael Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
Bisping throws a jab but it's blocked by Casey.
Casey misses the jab.
Casey misses with an uppercut.
Casey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Casey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bisping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bisping moves away from the strike by Casey.
Bisping moves out of range as Casey strikes.
Casey misses with an uppercut
and Bisping makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Bisping there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bisping lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Casey ducks right into an uppercut from Bisping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Casey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Casey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bisping's head.
Casey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bisping throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bisping.
A big left from Casey misses. #T1#
Casey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casey keeps the fight on the outside.
Casey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bisping counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bisping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Casey.
Casey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bisping finds it's way round the side to connect with Casey's head. #ROC#
Casey is rocked!
Casey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Casey out cold! Casey corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Michael Bisping!
George Michael Bisping seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Striking Masters 19
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Nagata throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Nagata tries to score with a low kick but Del Bosque moves his leg out of the way.
Yuji Nagata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Del Bosque doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagata slips a jab and a cross from Del Bosque.
Nagata connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Nagata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Bosque throws a counter combo.
Del Bosque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Nagata misses.
Del Bosque is looking for the big counter here.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bosque unleashes a big counter combination but Nagata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Bosque slips a jab and a cross from Nagata .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata misses with a shot to the body
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combo that has Nagata backing up. Nagata nods at Del Bosque to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Nagata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Nagata .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Nagata misses with a wild body shot.
Del Bosque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Bosque is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagata misses with a kick to the body.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata is looking to score with low kicks.
Del Bosque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that Nagata semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Del Bosque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Del Bosque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagata lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Nagata misses.
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Nagata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Bosque feints a jab promting Nagata to slip. Del Bosque then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Nagata .
Nagata 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Bosque under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata tries to clinch up but Del Bosque circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Bosque is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagata with a body shot.
Nagata cracks a nice hook into Del Bosque's ribs.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Nagata tries to clinch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagata 's sensitive parts.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagata .
Del Bosque swings for the body but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Nagata .
Del Bosque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Bosque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Nagata takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata . #T1#
Del Bosque trying to stall but Nagata improves his position.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Bosque.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Nagata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Del Bosque is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Del Bosque is struggling to control the position.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Bosque.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Del Bosque controls the action.
Nagata pushes Del Bosque back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nagata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagata .
Nagata tries to work over Del Bosque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Del Bosque avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the ropes. #BC2#
Del Bosque breaks from the clinch.
Del Bosque misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Del Bosque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Del Bosque checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata .
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses.
Del Bosque keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagata .
Nagata connects with a leg kick. Del Bosque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Nagata .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a nice looking combination but Nagata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagata tries to clinch but Del Bosque is having none of it.
Del Bosque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Del Bosque throws a combination that misses
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Del Bosque lands with a good body shot.
Del Bosque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagata lands with a cross.
Yuji Nagata is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Del Bosque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata throws a lazy right hand but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuji Nagata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagata swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagata misses the target.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Del Bosque's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Bosque tries to avoid it.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nagata wants to clinch.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Nagata checks it.
Nagata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagata .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata jabs Del Bosque to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Del Bosque tries to keep at a distance but Nagata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !

Event: F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Schilling looks to land a right hand but Lloyd moved out of range.
Schilling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilling.
Lloyd thinks about the counter body kick.
Schilling lands with a shot to the body.
Schilling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lloyd at a distance.
Lloyd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rahim Lloyd has been cut.
Schilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lloyd has Schilling up against the cage in a clinch.
Lloyd misses with an elbow strike.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd tries to work over Schilling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schilling.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with a knee strike.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Schilling.
Schilling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling.
Lloyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schilling backwards.
Schilling is looking to control Lloyd's arms but Lloyd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schilling has his back to the cage.
Schilling scores with a shoulder strike.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Schilling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schilling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lloyd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schilling.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schilling scores with a shot to the side of Lloyd's head.
Schilling blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
Schilling lands an uppercut.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schilling backwards.
Lloyd throws an elbow but it misses.
Lloyd misses with the head strike.
Schilling blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schilling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lloyd misses with a body punch.
Schilling misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Schilling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd lands with a light punch inside.
Schilling lands a right hand.
Schilling tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Schilling misses with the head strike.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling blocks an elbow strike.
Lloyd lands with a right to the head.
Lloyd misses with the head strike.
Lloyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Schilling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling throws a head punch that misses.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schilling backwards.
Lloyd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schilling tries to stall but Lloyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schilling lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lloyd on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lloyd with an attempt at a knee that misses. #KD2#
Lloyd drops Schilling with a big knee straight up the middle! Schilling is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Schilling is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Samoa Joe Schilling has been cut.#T4##CL2#
Schilling gets tackled into the cage by Lloyd. Lloyd maintains the clinch.
Oh Schilling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling.
Lloyd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lloyd dips a shoulder and cracks Schilling with a mighty uppercut! Schilling falls back against the cage and Lloyd unloads with a barrage of strikes! Schilling is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lloyd screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Lloyd!
Rahim Lloyd is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Rahim Lloyd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer. #TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bush manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Bush.
I was talking to Mayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bush working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush connects with an inside leg kick.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bush jabs Mayer right on the nose. Mayer blinks but takes it well.
Bush lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch but Mayer keeps him there for the moment.
Bush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.
Bush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayer is leaning against Bush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Mayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayer misses with some punches.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer can't get the takedown.
Mayer lands a nice uppercut.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Mayer.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bush just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mayer pulls guard successfully.
Mayer is trying to keep Bush in close. #T2##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bush passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bush pulls his head out easily.
Mayer is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Bush stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Bush scores with a head kick. Mayer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Mayer connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Mayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bush.#CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bush throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bush sprawls and moves away.
Mayer slips a jab from Bush.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Bush.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush stuffs the takedown.
Mayer avoids a kick to the body.
Dulles Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush is looking to land body kicks.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Bush avoids it well and moves away.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.#CL2#
Bush closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.
Mayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Bush - that landed with a thud.
Mayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Mayer taking a breather.
Bush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayer.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayer is looking for a takedown.
Mayer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayer jumps guard but Bush stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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#
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Mayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Mayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mayer misses.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer backing away here, and Bush unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Bush gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer blocks the body kick.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush lands with a nice combination. Mayer backs away looking to recover.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bush moves forwards but Mayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Bush unleashes a big counter combination but Mayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bush throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Mayer pushing down on Bush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush 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.#T2##ES2#
Bush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mayer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer goes for a takedown attempt but Bush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mayer throws a right hand that Bush ducks under and follows up with a left that Bush also avoids with ease.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Bush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.#T3##TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
Bush has his feet on Mayer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Mayer moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bush counters with a big head kick but Mayer shrugs it off.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Bush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush misses with a combination #TD#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bush keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer pushing down on Bush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dulles Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
Mayer trying to advance position but Bush counters by regaining guard.
Bush keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer shoots in for a double leg but Bush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bush appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Bush misses #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Mayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Bush wriggles free and stands up.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Bush moved out of range.
Bush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Mayer misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bush to the mat! Bush manages to get full guard.
Mayer trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Mayer throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayer's guard. Nice move by Bush!#REVB##SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayer pulls Bush in to control the position.
Bush wants to stand but Mayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SU2#
Bush stands up from Mayer's guard - Bush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bush misses with a low kick as Mayer jumps back.
Bush scores with a body shot.
Bush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayer is out of range.
Bush walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayer throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush scoring well with a low kick there.
Bush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bush.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Bush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Mayer throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush is looking to slow Mayer down with leg kicks.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Mayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush throws a leg kick but Mayer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bush is looking for the big counter here.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
Bush has his feet on Mayer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Mayer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayer throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Striking Masters 17
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
A nice combination there by Hearn. #CUT2#
It looks like Arjen Robin Van Persie has been cut.
Robin Van Persie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robin Van Persie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hearn closes the distance and pushes Robin Van Persie back into the ropes.
Robin Van Persie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Robin Van Persie prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robin Van Persie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robin Van Persie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robin Van Persie lands with a short shot to the head.
Hearn misses with some punches.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robin Van Persie.
Robin Van Persie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robin Van Persie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robin Van Persie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hearn or not.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Hearn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Robin Van Persie fails to land. #T1#
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Robin Van Persie.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn takes a shot to the head.
Robin Van Persie lands a nice uppercut.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Robin Van Persie blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Robin Van Persie pushes Hearn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Robin Van Persie.
Robin Van Persie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Robin Van Persie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robin Van Persie prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Robin Van Persie throws a head punch that misses.
Robin Van Persie cracks Hearn with a nice body shot.
Robin Van Persie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
Robin Van Persie lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robin Van Persie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robin Van Persie blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Robin Van Persie controls the action.
Robin Van Persie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Robin Van Persie.
A nice left hand lands by Robin Van Persie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Robin Van Persie scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Robin Van Persie as the two fighters clinch.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Robin Van Persie avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Robin Van Persie.
Hearn looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Robin Van Persie.
A right handed body shot lands from Robin Van Persie. #BC#
Robin Van Persie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Robin Van Persie scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Hearn beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robin Van Persie feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hearn collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arjen Robin Van Persie!
Arjen Robin Van Persie is the new welterweight champion!

Event: SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Schlaub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Schlaub misses its intended target.
Schlaub has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Schlaub closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Schlaub getting side control.
Schlaub sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.
Stein has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stein is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlaub has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Stein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein is looking to reverse the position.
Schlaub controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Stein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schlaub creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stein is trying to control Schlaub's posture but Schlaub avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schlaub moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Schlaub clinches.
A short left from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schlaub lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tries a body shot but Schlaub blocks it. #T3##TD#
Schlaub is trying to trip Stein. He has hold of a leg but Stein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schlaub persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlaub content to stall in guard here.
Stein 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##T4#
Schlaub tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Schlaub trying to control here.
Stein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stein trying to control from half guard but Schlaub is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Schlaub 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#
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Schlaub on that attempt.
Stein scores with a head kick. Schlaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking body kick.
Schlaub misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Schlaub tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein feints and then cracks Schlaub's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schlaub down.
Schlaub takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Schlaub throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein thumps Schlaub with a low kick.
Schlaub scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Stein.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein scores with a head kick. Schlaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Stein slams his shin into Schlaub's torso.
Stein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schlaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Schlaub uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Schlaub on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlaub fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Schlaub throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schlaub is in Stein's guard.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlaub manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brendan Schlaub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Stein wants to control from the top but Schlaub keeps moving.
Stein is looking to advance position but Schlaub has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlaub controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein is trying desperately to improve position.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horgen Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendan Schlaub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schlaub scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Horgen Stein has been cut.#TD#
Stein gets caught napping as Schlaub dives in and scores a takedown. Stein manages to retain guard.
Stein looking to control.
Schlaub pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schlaub lands with a punch from half guard.
Schlaub controlling the action here.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Schlaub is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Schlaub is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlaub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stein trying to get back to full guard but Schlaub takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Schlaub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schlaub controlling the position easily from mount.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stein wants to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schlaub controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Schlaub seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stein for as long as he can get away with.
Stein can't escape the position.
Schlaub avoids the attempt from Stein to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stein is looking to get to half guard.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Schlaub showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schlaub has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Schlaub!

Event: Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Marley misses with a low kick.
Tyson Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson Fury moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson Fury looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.#CL#
Tyson Fury pushes Marley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson Fury pushes Marley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Marley.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson Fury avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Tyson Fury avoids it by throwing Marley back against the ropes.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson Fury backwards.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marley working Tyson Fury over with knees to the body.#T1#
Marley misses with the head strike.
Tyson Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson Fury blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Tyson Fury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson Fury blocks with his arms.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Tyson Fury blocks an uppercut.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Tyson Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson Fury.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley tries to work over Tyson Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tyson Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson Fury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson Fury's elbow.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson Fury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands a left hand.
Tyson Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson Fury.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson Fury's elbow.
Marley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson Fury's face.
Tyson Fury blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Tyson Fury there.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyson Fury's head.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson Fury. That snapped Marley's head back.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson Fury tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Fury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Marley moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Tyson Fury tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson Fury backwards.
Tyson Fury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson Fury controls the action.
Tyson Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Tyson Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson Fury avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Tyson Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley prevents a body shot from Tyson Fury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Tyson Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Tyson Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson Fury prevents a body shot from Marley.
Tyson Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson Fury is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson Fury lands a left hand.
A short left from Tyson Fury. #CUT#
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Tyson Fury is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson Fury throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Tyson Fury creates a bit of space and cracks Marley with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Marley is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Tyson Fury cracks Marley with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Marley is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Marley is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Marley could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson Fury!
Mike Tyson Fury is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bush.
Bush throws a leg kick which misses Doctore's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctore tries to avoid it.
Bush throws a low kick but Doctore avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Doctore.#CL#
Bush has Doctore up against the cage in a clinch.
Doctore presses Bush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Doctore.
Doctore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bush.
Doctore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bush working aggressively here.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land. #BC2#
Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doctore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bush throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bush lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Bush wants to land a leg kick but Doctore is out of range.
Doctore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bush. Doctore shrugs it off though.
Bush tries to clinch there but Doctore circles away.
Doctore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bush looks for the body kick but Doctore saw that one coming.
Bush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bush.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bush, right into the meat.
Bush throws a head kick that Doctore semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doctore! But no joy.
Doctore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Doctore lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doctore.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush letting Doctore take a breather here.
Bush lands a nice uppercut.
Doctore blocks a body shot from Bush.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bush cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bush - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Doctore clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush being controlled against the cage.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doctore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Doctore manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dulles Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bush does it's job there.
Bush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doctores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doctore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bush takes the fight into the clinch.
Doctore keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doctore can do to turn this around?#T1#
Doctore stalling.
Bush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush throws a shot to the body.
Bush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doctore checks it well. #CL#
Bush has Doctore up against the cage in a clinch.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Doctore avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage. #T2#
Doctore stalls.
Doctore stalling in the clinch.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Doctore takes a shot to the head.
Dulles Bush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Doctore lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Doctore controls the action.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doctore's elbow.
Bush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doctore prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Doctore won't allow it.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doctore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bush.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Doctore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Bush both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Doctore is rocked!
Bush scores with the left hand. Doctore knows he should have avoided that one.
Doctore is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
A good leg kick by Bush. #CL#
Bush moves into the clinch.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bush as the two fighters clinch.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Doctore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bush scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bush digs a right hand into Doctore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doctore's gas tank.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Doctore.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bush.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bush.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Doctore breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Doctore swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Doctore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Doctore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doctore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush throws a head kick that misses
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Bush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doctore takes a step back to recover.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctore throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bush clinches. #T3#
Bush tries a body shot but Doctore blocks it.
Bush tries to work over Doctore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush prevents Doctore from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Doctore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Bush.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doctore.
Bush lands a nice shot that snaps Doctore's head back.
Bush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bush.
A slow jab from Doctore misses its intended target. #T4#
Doctore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bush in his tracks.
Doctore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Doctore takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
Doctore dodges the punch combination from Bush.
Doctore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Doctore moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
A left lands for Bush.
Doctore misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bush 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 7258 p4p, 218 weight class) and Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 7096 p4p, 213 weight class). Ottke comes to the ring accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

180 cm
21 yrs
168 lbs

188 cm
20 yrs
215 lbs

Ottke

Bader

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ottke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bader looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Bader

Ottke has hold of Bader's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bader seems comfortable defending it but Ottke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bader is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bader is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ottke couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Striking Masters 15
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Niska misses.
Nagata misses with a low kick.
Niska wants to land a leg kick but Nagata is out of range.
A cross from Nagata lands.
Nagata slips under a jab.
Nagata tries a quick counter leg kick but Niska is wise to it.
Nagata throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
Niska misses with a hook.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nagata keeps it at a distance.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagata moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Nagata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Nagata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nagata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niska can pounce on him.
Niska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niska lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska digs a good hook to Nagata 's body.
Nagata lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska stuns Nagata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Nagata moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nagata .
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagata .
Nagata tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
Nagata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Niska clinches up with Nagata and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagata thumps Niska with a low kick.#T2#
Niska tries to land a leg kick but Nagata saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niska blocks a leg kick.
Niska tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagata cracks Niska with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Nagata instigates a clinch.
Niska lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Niska breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Niska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niska throws a chopping leg kick but Nagata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Niska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niska. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata checks a low kick from Niska.
Nagata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nagata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niska.
Niska tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Niska wants to land a leg kick but Nagata is out of range.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Nagata tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Nagata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagata looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Niska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagata moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niska.
A left lands for Niska.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagata blocks the leg kick.
Niska is looking to chop away at Nagata 's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagata , right into the meat.
Niska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagata checks a leg kick.
Niska misses with the combination. #T1#
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata scores with a hook to the body. Niska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Niska gets a clinch.
Niska working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Niska gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the ropes.
Nagata works on Niska's body with a couple of short punches.
Niska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Niska is trying to break free.
Nagata pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nagata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niska lands a nice uppercut.
Nagata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Nagata .
A head kick by Niska misses
letting Nagata counter with a right hand.
Nagata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagata throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Nagata tries to clinch up.
Nagata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niska throws out a leg kick but Nagata moves out of range and Niska only half commits.
Nagata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagata .
Niska throws a looping overhand right but Nagata ducks down to avoid it.
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nagata ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Niska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagata .
Nagata throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range. #CL#
Niska moves into the clinch.#BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata staying out of range there.
Nagata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagata .
Nagata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagata .
Niska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagata is out of range and Niska settles back down.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska tries to clinch up.
Nagata feints a counter leg kick.
Nagata throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagata , right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niska scores with a leg kick.
Nagata tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Nagata 's shoulder, as Nagata tries to avoid the shot.
Niska tries to clinch up but Nagata circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagata can pounce on him.
Nagata connects with a solid leg kick.
Niska takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Niska tried to counter with a leg kick but Nagata avoided it.
Niska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niska is out of range and Nagata settles back down.
A cross from Nagata lands.#CL2#
Niska gets tackled into the ropes by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nagata blocks the elbow strike.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niska swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagata checks a leg kick.
Nagata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska throws a hook but Nagata avoids it easily.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagata misses with a body shot.
Nagata dips to his left and cracks Niska with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuji Nagata really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nagata ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Nagata digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Nagata is out of range.
Nagata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Niska misses with a straight left.
Niska is looking to slow Nagata down with leg kicks.
Niska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagata .
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska tried to score with a low kick but Nagata checks it.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska throws a low kick, looking for Nagata 's leg but Nagata calmly moves out of range.
Nagata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata .
Niska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Niska misses with a hook. Nagata ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagata .
Nagata takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niska, as that shot connected.
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagata can pounce on him.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagata 's hands.
Nagata throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Nagata blocks a head kick by Niska.
Nagata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagata lands a jab to Niska's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but Nagata saw it coming and moves away.
Niska punishes Nagata 's body with a nice straight punch.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Niska misses with a hook
and Nagata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagata .
Niska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagata .
Nagata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagata lands a head kick!
Nagata slips under a jab.
Niska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagata .
Niska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niska missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
Nagata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niska.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska slips under a jab from Nagata .
Nagata connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuji Nagata 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Nagata takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata working aggressively here.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Niska tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Niska back against the ropes.
Niska misses with the head strike.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagata lands a right hand.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagata pushes Niska back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Niska can't break the clinch.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Niska misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagata .
Niska throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nagata working aggressively here.
Niska tries to break free but Nagata pushes him back against the ropes.
Nagata tries to stall but Niska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nagata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niska.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Niska controls the action.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niska is keeping busy.
Nagata blocking some punches.
Nagata has Niska pressed against the ropes, preventing Niska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niska letting Nagata take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuji Nagata !

Event: Striking Masters 15
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Bisping jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Bisping misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino works on Bisping's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
Bisping swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bisping.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bisping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
Bisping blocking some punches.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
I was talking to Bisping's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bisping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bisping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino is trying to stall.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the ropes.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Bisping misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bisping lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bisping misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping misses with a body punch.
Bisping lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bisping or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bisping gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bisping.
Bisping prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
A short body shot lands from Cannabino as the two fighters clinch.
Bisping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cannabino.
Bisping is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping lands with a short shot to the head.
Bisping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to stall but Bisping uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bisping.
Bisping scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Bisping.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bisping - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bisping pushes Cannabino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is looking to control Bisping's arms but Bisping gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bisping.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the ropes.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Bisping avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Bisping darts in and clinches Cannabino up against the ropes.
Bisping lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bisping.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Bisping up against the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino tries to stall but Bisping uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bisping is keeping busy.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping misses with some punches.
Cannabino presses Bisping against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Bisping has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bisping breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bisping.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Bisping struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Bisping's ribcage. Bisping let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bisping misses with some punches. #T2#
Bisping lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Bisping fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bisping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but George Michael Bisping did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannabino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Bisping as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bisping has Cannabino up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short right from Bisping.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino pushes Bisping back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Cannabino cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
George Michael Bisping has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cannabino working aggressively here. #T1#
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Bisping misses with a body punch.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to stall.
Cannabino trying to stall but Bisping improves his position.
Cannabino is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Bisping.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino is pushing Bisping up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino stalling.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Bisping misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Bisping tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Cannabino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bisping throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannabino.#CUT#
It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Bisping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bisping tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bisping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino 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.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
As Cannabino backs away, Bisping returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches. #T1#
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Bisping controls the action.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bisping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
A short right from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Bisping has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino. #T2#
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bisping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Bisping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bisping misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Cannabino misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated George Michael Bisping had this to say: 'Well ... fuck ! That didn't go to plan.'.

Event: Striking Masters 15
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Andrei Arlovski lunges at Duck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duck's hand. #CL#
Duck moves into range and clinches up with Andrei Arlovski.
Duck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Andrei Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrei Arlovski.
Duck misses with an elbow over the top.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Andrei Arlovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andrei Arlovski dodges an elbow strike from Duck.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrei Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Andrei Arlovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duck avoids it.
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!
Andrei Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Andrei Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrei Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski misses with the head strike.
Andrei Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Duck controls his hands.
Andrei Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
Duck blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duck.
Andrei Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrei Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the ropes.
Duck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Duck. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrei Arlovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrei Arlovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Duck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrei Arlovski's brow.
Andrei Arlovski tries to land knees in the clinch but Duck avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andrei Arlovski fails to land.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Duck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a body punch.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrei Arlovski looking to throw knees to the head but Duck is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duck as Andrei Arlovski tries to tie him up.
Andrei Arlovski scores with a shot to the side of Duck's head.
Duck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andrei Arlovski lands with a left to the head.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Duck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrei Arlovski tries a knee to the head but Duck blocks it.
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck.
Andrei Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Duck controls his hands.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Duck misses with an elbow over the top.
Duck misses with an elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Andrei Arlovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Andrei Arlovski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Duck clinches.
Duck misses with an elbow over the top.
Duck lands an elbow inside that Andrei Arlovski shrugs off.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Duck takes a shot to the head.
Andrei Arlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Duck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Duck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrei Arlovski's brow.
Donald Duck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrei Arlovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ducks head.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duck blocks a body shot from Andrei Arlovski.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Duck throws an elbow but misses.
Duck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrei Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the ropes.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Duck misses with an elbow strike.
Duck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski lands with a left to the head.
Andrei Arlovski dodges an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Duck controls his hands.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duck throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrei Arlovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Andrei Arlovski's coach down at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andrei Arlovski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Andrei Arlovski. #T2#
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrei Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
Andrei Arlovski working aggressively here.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Duck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duck lands an elbow just above Andrei Arlovski 's eye.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski misses with the head strike.
Andrei Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duck lands a damaging elbow.
Duck lands an elbow just above Andrei Arlovski 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Duck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrei Arlovski's brow.
Andrei Arlovski working Duck over with knees to the body.
Andrei Arlovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Andrei Arlovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Duck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Andrei Arlovski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Duck instigates a clinch.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duck takes a shot to the head.
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck misses with an elbow strike.
Duck lands an elbow inside.
Andrei Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrei Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck lands an elbow just above Andrei Arlovski 's eye.
Andrei Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duck's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Andrei Arlovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrei Arlovski tries to throw a body punch but Duck avoids it by throwing Andrei Arlovski back against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Duck lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Andrei Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the ropes.
Duck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrei Arlovski lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Duck throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Andrei Arlovski.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck.
A head punch on the inside from Andrei Arlovski fails to land.
Andrei Arlovski avoids the elbow strike from Duck, against the ropes.
Andrei Arlovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duck lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Andrei Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrei Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike.
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andrei Arlovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.#T2#
Duck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duck misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Duck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrei Arlovski's brow.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Duck lands an elbow inside that Andrei Arlovski shrugs off.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a knee strike.
Duck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Duck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrei Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrei Arlovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Duck lands an elbow inside.
Duck misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbow strike.
Andrei Arlovski misses with a knee to the head.
Duck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrei Arlovski can do to turn this around?
Andrei Arlovski trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 5598 p4p, 150 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5489 p4p, 149 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

188 cm
20 yrs
215 lbs

170 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs

Bader

Goromaru

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Goromaru feints the counter takedown.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Goromaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goromaru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goromaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goromaru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goromaru's waist but Goromaru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bader off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goromaru gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bader to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bader (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Bader is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bader postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Bader passes Goromaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control the pace.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Bader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goromaru won't allow Bader to pass to mount.
Bader is working hard here to advance position.
Bader is looking to pass Goromaru's guard but actually Goromaru recovers to full guard.

Bader got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bader has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.

Bader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Bader tries to pass.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader passes Goromaru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.

Bader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bader wants to pass to mount but Goromaru is defending the position.
Bader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (5) vs (0) Goromaru
Bader avoids the attempt from Goromaru to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bader looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bader controlling the pace for now.
Goromaru really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bader wants to take his opponent's back but Goromaru doesn't allow it.
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goromaru is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking to get to half guard.
Bader trying to control but Goromaru is having none of it.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Bader is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bader works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bader (8) vs (0) Goromaru
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.

Bader tries for a kimura but Goromaru is defending well.
Bader trying to control the position but Goromaru is working away.
Goromaru struggling a bit here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goromaru prevents Bader from moving into mount.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Bader tries to advance to mount but Goromaru instead regains half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Goromaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bader is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bader tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.

Bader content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Goromaru has locked up a guillotine! Goromaru's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bader is holding on here and Goromaru must be using up a lot of energy. Bader has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Goromaru gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikiya Goromaru!

Event: F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mills misses with a hook to the body
letting Schilling counter with a right hand.
Roy Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills walks into a jab.
Mills doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Schilling's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mills closes the distance but Schilling moves to the side
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schilling lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mills falls backwards - clearly groggy! Schilling dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samoa Joe Schilling!
Samoa Joe Schilling is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Striking Masters 14
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Edgar Allen Poe connects with a jab.#CL#
Edgar Allen Poe closes the distance and pushes Quang Nguyen back into the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch.
Edgar Allen Poe is working Quang Nguyen over against the ropes.
Quang Nguyen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edgar Allen Poe works on Quang Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Edgar Allen Poe - that landed with a thud.
Quang Nguyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Edgar Allen Poe won't allow it.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a left hand.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook that snaps the head of Quang Nguyen backwards.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quang Nguyen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a shoulder strike.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quang Nguyen has had enough of the clinch but Edgar Allen Poe keeps him there for the moment.
Quang Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Edgar Allen Poe has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Edgar Allen Poe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quang Nguyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Edgar Allen Poe won't allow it.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quang Nguyens head.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Edgar Allen Poe works on Quang Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edgar Allen Poe.
Quang Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Edgar Allen Poe has double underhooks.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quang Nguyen looks winded!
Edgar Allen Poe lands an uppercut.
Quang Nguyen takes a shot to the head.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quang Nguyens head.
A short left from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quang Nguyen backwards.
Edgar Allen Poe presses Quang Nguyen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edgar Allen Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quang Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar Allen Poe is leaning against Quang Nguyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a shoulder strike.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook that snaps the head of Quang Nguyen backwards. #ROC#
Quang Nguyen is rocked!
Edgar Allen Poe cracks Quang Nguyen with a nice body shot.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Edgar Allen Poe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quang Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Edgar Allen Poe finish him?#T2#
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a hook to the body.
Quang Nguyen seems to have recovered his senses.
Quang Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a nice uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Edgar Allen Poe - that landed with a thud.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Edgar Allen Poe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Edgar Allen Poe.
A short left from Edgar Allen Poe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Edgar Allen Poe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Edgar Allen Poe clinches with his opponent.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quang Nguyen or not.
Edgar Allen Poe is working Quang Nguyen over against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edgar Allen Poe digs a right hand underneath Quang Nguyen's ribcage. Quang Nguyen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edgar Allen Poe lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch.
Edgar Allen Poe digs a right hand into Quang Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quang Nguyen's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Edgar Allen Poe as the two fighters clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe is working Quang Nguyen over against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar Allen Poe pushes Quang Nguyen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe works on Quang Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Edgar Allen Poe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar Allen Poe lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe cracks Quang Nguyen with a nice body shot.
A short left from Edgar Allen Poe.
Quang Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Edgar Allen Poe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quang Nguyen or not.
Frankie Edgar Allen Poe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar Allen Poe stalling against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Edgar Allen Poe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quang Nguyen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Edgar Allen Poe.
A left hand lands to the body for Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quang Nguyen or not.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Edgar Allen Poe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe scores with a shot to the side of Quang Nguyen's head.
Edgar Allen Poe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quang Nguyen.
Edgar Allen Poe digs a right hand underneath Quang Nguyen's ribcage. Quang Nguyen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch.
Edgar Allen Poe digs a right hand underneath Quang Nguyen's ribcage. Quang Nguyen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edgar Allen Poe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good body shot from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Quang Nguyen crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Quang Nguyen face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Edgar Allen Poe takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Frankie Edgar Allen Poe!

Event: Striking Masters 14
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Robin Van Persie lands a nice shot that snaps Bargos's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robin Van Persie.
Bargos throws a head kick but Robin Van Persie moves out of range.
Robin Van Persie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Robin Van Persie lands but Bargos takes it in his stride.
Robin Van Persie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Robin Van Persie has Bargos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Robin Van Persie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robin Van Persie lands a body punch.
Robin Van Persie is working Bargos over against the ropes.
Robin Van Persie has Bargos pressed against the ropes, preventing Bargos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robin Van Persie tries to work over Bargos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robin Van Persie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robin Van Persie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robin Van Persie.#ROC2#
Bargos is rocked!#T1#
Robin Van Persie works on Bargos's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Bargos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robin Van Persie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robin Van Persie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robin Van Persie.
A hook to the body from Robin Van Persie.
Bargos is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robin Van Persie.
Robin Van Persie breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bargos with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bargos looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bargos get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arjen Robin Van Persie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Rienfeldt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rienfeldt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer tries to move into range but Rienfeldt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rienfeldt lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Rienfeldt moved away.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rienfeldt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rienfeldt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Boxer checks it.
Boxer slips under a jab from Rienfeldt.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Thai Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Rienfeldt moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rienfeldt has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rienfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rienfeldt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and Rienfeldt only half commits.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick as Boxer jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target.
Boxer connects with the punch.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rienfeldt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Rienfeldt cracks a nice hook into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer lands with a nice body kick.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Rienfeldt blocks the low kick.
Boxer tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt blocks a low kick nicely.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Rienfeldt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rienfeldt pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Jab from Rienfeldt.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Rienfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut even more.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the body kick from Boxer.
Rienfeldt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Boxer scores with a nice head shot.
Rienfeldt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Rienfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Rienfeldt counters with a nice body shot.
Rienfeldt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rienfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rienfeldt's head backwards.
A lazy body kick from Boxer
and Rienfeldt counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rienfeldt.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boxer throws a wild hook but Rienfeldt just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Boxer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rienfeldt raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Rienfeldt!

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1##TD#
Sonneborn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonneborn is trying to control the position but Kim Jong Un postures up.
Kim Jong Un is in close to Sonneborn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim Jong Un 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim Jong Un cracks Sonneborn with a solid left hand.
Kim Jong Un makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sonneborn is looking for a triangle but Kim Jong Un pushes his legs off easily.
Kim Jong Un with a nice head shot there.
Kim Jong Un is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim Jong Un trying to control but Sonneborn is working from the bottom.
Kim Jong Un postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kim Jong Un looking to pass the guard.
Kim Jong Un working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonneborn's head.
Sonneborn trying to keep a closed guard but Kim Jong Un is proving a slippery customer.
Kim Jong Un is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Sonneborn is rocked!
Kim Jong Un loads up on a big left hand. Sonneborn felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kim Jong Un looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sonneborn can't hide his disappointment, as Kim Jong Un celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un !
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview.

Event: Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Smithers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smithers tries a body shot but Tyson Fury blocks it.
Tyson Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyson Fury blocking some punches.
Tyson Fury digs a right hand underneath Smithers's ribcage. Smithers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smithers tries to throw a body punch but Tyson Fury avoids it by throwing Smithers back against the ropes.
Smithers misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Smithers breaks from the clinch.
Tyson Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyson Fury cracks Smithers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers jabs Tyson Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Smithers misses. #CL#
Tyson Fury clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Tyson Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a body punch.
Smithers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury pushes Smithers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithers is trying to force a seperation but Tyson Fury has the dominant position.
Smithers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smithers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson Fury lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson Fury.#ROC#
Smithers is rocked!
Tyson Fury lands a body shot.
Tyson Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson Fury finish him?
Tyson Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Smithers controls the action.
Smithers seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smithers's elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Tyson Fury breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smithers with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smithers looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smithers get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Tyson Fury's head but Tyson Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson Fury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smithers manages to circle out of the way.
Tyson Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Tyson Fury clinches with his opponent.
Smithers tries to work over Tyson Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithers missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smithers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smithers working aggressively here.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Smithers's head. #KD#
Tyson Fury breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smithers with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smithers looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smithers get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Tyson Fury throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tyson Fury engages and cracks Smithers with a massive lead left hook - Smithers tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tyson Fury is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson Fury!

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