Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ACA 11: Bastard vs Kalske
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Vega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Vega gets a clinch.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Vega prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Carver's head.
Vega misses with some punches.
Vega lands a body punch.
Vega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvers head.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega lands with a right to the head.
Carver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
Carver tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Carver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carver looking to throw knees to the head but Vega is blocking nicely.
Vega lands a left hand.
A short left from Vega.
Vega gets through Carver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
A body shot lands from Vega.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Carver is looking to control Vega's arms but Vega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.
Vega pushes Carver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vega.
A short right from Vega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega taking a breather.
Carver misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Vega. #ROC2#Carver is rocked!
Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Carver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vega has Carver pressed against the cage. Carver drops his hands and Vega takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Carver tumbling to the canvas! Vega rains down with more punches but Carver was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Vega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vince Vega!
Vince Vega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CMMA 71 Torres vs Gruff
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Hess lands with a shot to the body.
Hess stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hess.
Hess throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Hess changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Hess connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hess has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason leaves his chin hanging out and Hess seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mason crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Hess!

Event: Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddle tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddle to the ground. Riddle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Riddle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Riddle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong cracks Riddle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riddle taking shots to the head.
Kong landing punches.
Riddle working to try and regain half guard.
Riddle keeps trying to improve his position.
Kong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riddle hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong unloading with bombs!
Riddle is desperately trying to improve his position but Kong has a good base and remains in mount.
Kong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kong looking to control but Riddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riddle working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle regains half guard.
Riddle is looking to improve his position.
Riddle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kong wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kong winds up and cracks Riddle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
Riddle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back!#SUB2#
Kong defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kong preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Kong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kong trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Kong pushes down on Riddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riddle tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Riddle gets full guard.#SUB2#
Riddle looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily. #SUB2#
Riddle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kong passes into half guard.
Kong wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy. #T4#
Riddle is looking to improve his position.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Riddle defends it.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riddle is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong prevents Riddle from improving his position.
Kong is keen to just control but Riddle is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Riddle lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Kong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riddle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riddle looking to pass the guard.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riddle controls the pace.#SUB#
Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Riddle tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong is keen to just control but Riddle is a slippery customer.
Kong is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Kong wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
Riddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
Kong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong is looking to advance position but Riddle won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riddle won't allow Kong to pass to mount.
Riddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
Kong wants to take a breather but Riddle is having none of it.
Kong thows a huge punch but Riddle dodges it nicely.
Riddle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kong has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Riddle looks a forlorn figure.
Riddle working to try and regain half guard.
Kong landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riddle is looking to escape.
Kong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Riddle is trying to escape the mount.
Riddle gets back to half guard.
Riddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass. #T4#
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riddle controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong is working Riddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Riddle throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddle is fending him off so far but Kong persists. Nope, Riddle circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riddle trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Kong wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kong lands a nice short elbow.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riddle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Kong is trying to control the position but Riddle postures up. #SUB2#
Riddle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kong! #REVR##T1#
Kong looking to control but instead Riddle has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Riddle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Riddle has wrist control.
Riddle wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Riddle's legs - danger averted.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Riddle wants to control but Kong passes easily into half guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Riddle defending well. #T2#
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong is just content to waste time from the top position. Riddle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Riddle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kong passes into side control.
Kong trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
Riddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kong controlling from side mount.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kong is chipping away with strikes.
Riddle tries to improve position but can't.
Kong trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
Kong is working Riddle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Riddle is trying to get back to half guard.
Riddle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kong trying to control the action but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Kong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riddle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riddle tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.#T4#
Kong working the ground and pound from side control.
Riddle struggling a bit here.
Kong trying to control the action but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.
Kong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
Rory Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lands a nice forearm strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Hong Kong!

Hong Kong wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Hong Kong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 2
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Zola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Zola tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Bombo Zola has been cut.
Zola gets through Andrianakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Zola throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Zola tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Zola back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Andrianakis.
Zola working aggressively here.
Andrianakis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andrianakis throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
A body shot lands from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a body punch.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Andrianakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zola has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Andrianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Zola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zola misses with a looping right.
Zola scores with a hook to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianakis scores with the left hand. Zola knows he should have avoided that one.
Zola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianakis.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Zola moves forwards but Andrianakis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Zola moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
Andrianakis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola lands with a good body shot.
Andrianakis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Zola as he connects with a hook.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.#T2#
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zola avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Zola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Zola avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Zola avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zola has managed to clinch.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Bombo Zola's cut even more.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis. #CUT#The cut above Bombo Zola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andrianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Zola lands.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range. #T3#
Andrianakis slips a jab from Zola.
Andrianakis jabs Zola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bombo Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Andrianakis drives through and clinches with Zola against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Andrianakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrianakis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Andrianakis scores with a nice head shot.
Zola slips a jab and a cross from Andrianakis.
Zola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#Bombo Zola's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Zola misses
and Andrianakis counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola scores with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Zola blocks it.#T4#
Andrianakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Zola has Andrianakis up against the cage in a clinch.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Zola in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milo Andrianakis!
Milo Andrianakis retains his middleweight title!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Creed swings for the body but Scarano moves out of range.
Creed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarano.
Scarano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scarano moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creed lands a right hand.
Scarano wants to stall.
Creed is trying to stall.
Creed working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
A short uppercut from Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarano lands a right hand.
Scarano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed is pushing Scarano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creed gets through Scarano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarano.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarano lands a right hand.
Scarano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Creed works on Scarano's body with a couple of short punches.
Scarano lands a shoulder strike.
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed prevents a body shot from Scarano.
Scarano throws a head punch that misses.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed works on Scarano's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarano lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scarano letting Creed take a breather here.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Scarano throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Scarano forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Scarano controls the action.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Creed takes a swing at Scarano's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Creed throws a body punch but Scarano moves out of range.
Scarano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Sylvester Scarano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Creed throws a hook but Scarano avoids it easily.
Scarano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarano swings widly with a right hand
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed throws a body punch but Scarano moves out of range.
Scarano misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A big left from Creed misses.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Scarano clinches with his opponent.
Creed is struggling to control the position.
Creed working aggressively here. #T4#
Scarano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarano pushes Creed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Scarano swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano misses with some punches.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Scarano.
Creed tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Scarano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarano.
Scarano lands with a light punch inside.
Creed effectively controlling the action here.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Scarano.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarano.
Scarano misses with a straight left.
Creed connects with a single shot there.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarano. Scarano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarano tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Creed misses.
Scarano misses with a body shot.
Apollo Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed misses with a hook.
Scarano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed throws a hook but Scarano avoids it easily.
Creed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Creed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Scarano digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.#T1#
Scarano misses with the head strike.
Scarano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano prevents a body shot from Creed.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Creed blocking some punches.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Scarano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarano.
Scarano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scarano misses with a body punch.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Good body shot from Scarano.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed blocking some punches.
Scarano stalling in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Creed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarano misses with a looping left.#CL#
Scarano closes the distance and clinches.
Scarano can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Scarano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Creed misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarano misses with some punches.
Scarano blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed misses with some punches.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarano lands with a right hand.
Scarano walks into a jab.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Scarano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarano misses the target.
Scarano misses with a wild body shot.
Scarano dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!#CL2#
Creed clinches with his opponent.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Scarano avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Creed tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Scarano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Scarano.
Scarano throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Scarano trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scarano into the cage.
A short right from Scarano.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarano tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano working aggressively here.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scarano tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Scarano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarano working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scarano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sylvester Scarano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarano.
Scarano thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Scarano throws a good cross that connects.
Creed lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Scarano.
Scarano defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Scarano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Scarano throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarano slips a straight right by Creed.
A slow jab from Scarano misses its intended target. #T1#
Scarano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Scarano cracks Creed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarano.
Creed cracks Scarano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed moves away
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarano misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Scarano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creed doesn't seem phased though.
Scarano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarano on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarano darts in trying to clinch
and Creed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scarano tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
As Scarano backs off Creed throws a huge counter combo but Scarano manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Creed cracks Scarano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.#CL#
Scarano pushes Creed up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Scarano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Scarano's head.
A short right from Creed. #ROC2#Scarano is rocked!
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Scarano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarano.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands a big right hand that drops Scarano! The killer instinct kicks in and Creed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Creed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
A less than humble Apollo Creed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Wakao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes avoids it easily.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sykes counters by moving into the clinch.
Sykes keeps control of Wakao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sykes prevents Wakao from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Wakao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes avoids it easily.
Wakao sets himself, and Sykes steps forward looking for the clinch! Wakao avoids it this time.
Sykes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykes avoids the body shot from Wakao.
Wakao misses with a hook.
Wakao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykes feints the counter takedown.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wakao.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakao.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sykes blocks a jab.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wakao misses with a straight left.
Sykes is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wakao swings for the body but Sykes moves out of range.
Wakao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Wakao looks to throw the jab but Sykes is out of range.
Wakao misses with a looping left.
Wakao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sykes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes tries to counter with a clinch but Wakao shakes him off and moves away.
Wakao throws a jab when Sykes was well out of range.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
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!
Wakao misses with a hook #CL2#
and Sykes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sykes stalling in the clinch.
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakao.
Nakano Wakao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakao. Sykes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Wakao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wakao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Wakao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykes manages to avoid it.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
Sykes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wakao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykes.
Sykes wants to counter the offense by Wakao and move into the clinch position.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sykes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Sykes pulls guard successfully.
Sykes is looking to stand up but Wakao isn't so interested in that idea.
Wakao tries to stand but Sykes is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakano Wakao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sykes slips under a jab.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Wakao.
Wakao misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sykes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wakao throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sykes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wakao breaks the clinch.
Bill Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wakao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wakao swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wakao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sykes has passed into side control. #SU2#
Sykes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wakao connects with a body shot.#T1#
Wakao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykes manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wakao coming out on top.
A slow jab from Wakao misses its intended target.
Wakao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sykes counter with a right hand.
Sykes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wakao misses with a jab to the body
and Sykes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wakao misses with a body shot.
Sykes is looking for the big counter here.
Wakao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wakao throws a shot from downtown. Sykes moves away and avoids it.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Wakao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykes! But no joy.
Wakao throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykes.
Wakao sets himself, and Sykes steps forward looking for the clinch! Wakao avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Wakao swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sykes slips a jab from Wakao.
Sykes blocks a jab.
Wakao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykes can do to turn this around?
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Wakao.
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Sykes moved out of range nicely.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wakao lands with a cross.
Wakao misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykes counters with a series of strikes. Wakao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sykes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wakao looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sykes staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Sykes misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Wakao misses with an uppercut.
Wakao misses with a straight right.
Sykes throws a fast counter high kick but Wakao manages to duck under it in time.
Wakao throws a looping overhand right but Sykes ducks down to avoid it.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakao.
Sykes thinks about the counter body kick.
Wakao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes staying out of range there.
Sykes staying out of range there.
Wakao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSykes.
Wakao misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Sykes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sykes slips under a jab from Wakao.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakao.#T4#
Wakao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykes counters with a left to the body.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykes! But no joy.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab.
Wakao connects with a nice looking jab.
Wakao throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Wakao misses
and Sykes counters with a big head kick but Wakao shrugs it off.
Wakao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykes is just out of range.
And Sykes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wakao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Wakao finds it's way through Sykes's defenses.
Sykes defending well as Wakao loads up on a big left hand.
Wakao moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSykes.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakano Wakao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wakao misses with a looping right.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
And Sykes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wakao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wakao throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Sykes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wakao misses with a wild body shot.
Sykes tries to counter with a clinch but Wakao shakes him off and moves away.
Wakao misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Sykes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wakao is trying to force a seperation but Sykes has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sykes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakao takes a swing at Sykes's ribcage but misses.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Wakao throws a jab when Sykes was well out of range.#T1#
Sykes moves out of range as Wakao strikes.
Sykes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wakao defends it well.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wakao thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Wakao backs off Sykes throws a huge counter combo but Wakao manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Wakao misses the target.
Sykes throws a counter combo.
Sykes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakao.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao misses with a body shot
and Sykes counters with a straight right hand.
Wakao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wakao connects with the punch.
Wakao misses the jab.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wakao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wakao missing with a left hand there. Sykes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Wakao looks to land a left hand but Sykes moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Wakao misses its intended target.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wakao throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes slips a straight right by Wakao.
Wakao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Sykes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a left and a right that stings Wakao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wakao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakao throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wakao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakao.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Wakao backs off Sykes throws a huge counter combo but Wakao manages to avoid it all.
Wakao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Wakao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano Wakao is winning the standup battle so far.
Wakao loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Wakao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sykes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wakao throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Sykes counters by clinching up.
Sykes wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wakao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sykes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Sykes tries for a takedown but Wakao manages to get underhooks.
Nakano Wakao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Sykes.
Wakao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wakao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakao misses with a straight right.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Wakao avoids it easily.
Wakao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wakao throws an overhand right that lands on Sykes's shoulder, as Sykes tries to avoid the shot.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakao throws out the jab.
Sykes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wakao with a body shot.
Bill Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano Wakao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykes throws a counter combo.

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 Nakano Wakao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wakao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakano Wakao!

Event: CMMA 61 Torres vs Puff
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Olsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hess finds it's way round the side to connect with Olsen's head.
Hess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Hess throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen lands a jab to the nose.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Olsen.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hess.
Hess cracks Olsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hess scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hess throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Hess loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hess misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Wolfgang Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olsen.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hess throws a right hand that misses
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Hess has been cut.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.#T1#
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olsen slips a straight right by Hess.
Olsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Olsen sends Hess crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Olsen is motioning to the referee to let Hess up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hess is rocked!
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Hess misses the jab.
A nice side step and Olsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Olsen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Olsen slips under a jab from Hess.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Olsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Olsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesss head.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen lands a body punch.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Olsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hess throws a punch but it's blocked by Olsen.
Hess misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olsen. #T2#
Olsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hess backwards.
Olsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hess.
Olsen works on Hess's body with a couple of short punches.
Olsen pushes Hess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen lands with a right to the head.
Olsen lands a nice uppercut.
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hess controls his hands.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Hess takes a shot to the head.
Oh Hess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hess.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olsen gets through Hess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hess's elbow. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
Olsen presses Hess against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hess seems to have got his legs back now.
Olsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olsen.
Hess prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Olsen - that landed with a thud.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hess backwards.
Olsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Olsen.
Olsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olsen lands a shot to the body.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hess controls his hands.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hess blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Hess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen scores with a shot to the side of Hess's head. #T4#
Olsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hess or not.
Olsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Olsen.
A hook to the body from Olsen.
Hess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Olsen.
Olsen works on Hess's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olsen.
Olsen digs a right hand into Hess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hess's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olsen is working Hess over against the cage.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Hess's ribcage. Hess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kjetil Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Olsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hess sprawling to the canvas! Hess rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsen finish him?!
Hess switches off momentarily and Olsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Hess topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Olsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Olsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!

Event: KoF: IW Underground III
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
London moves into the clinch.
Foy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foy wants to get back to striking at distance but London won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from London.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foy's efforts to push away.
Foy fails to pull guard.
Foy tries for a takedown but London manages to get underhooks.
London looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Foy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foy goes for a double leg but London avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as London continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
London lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foy wants to break free but London has control.
Foy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from London.
London lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Foy is rocked!
London lands a shot to the body.
Oh Foy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foy is breathing heavily.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foy backwards. #BC2#
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Foy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for London!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ace London!
A relieved looking Ace London thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Night .
Night is staying tight to Riddle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Night 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riddle is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riddle manages to get to full guard.
Riddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Night knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Riddle controls Night momentarily but Night frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Night avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Night content to stall in guard here.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close. #SUB2#
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close.
Night is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riddle trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Riddle looking for a guillotine here but Night defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Night sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle is still trying to improve position.
Night stays in close to Riddle's body and controls the position.
Riddle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Riddle working for a triangle but Night defends it easily.
Night is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Night seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riddle for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riddle slaps away a takedown attempt from Night , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Night displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riddle. #TD2#
Riddle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Riddle is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riddle to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Riddle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying for a kimura here. Night looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riddle wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Riddle!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Zola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Distefano misses with a wild combination.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Distefano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Distefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Distefano tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Distefano.
Zola's coach down at RAD's Lads was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Bombo Zola has been cut.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Distefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola slips a jab from Distefano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distefano. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Distefano and move into the clinch position.
Distefano dips to his left and cracks Zola with an uppercut!
Distefano with a jab.
A jab from Zola misses.
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zola closes the distance but Distefano moves to the side
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Distefano in his tracks. #T1#
Distefano misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Distefano finds it's way round the side to connect with Zola's head.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola misses with a double jab.
Distefano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Distefano breaks the clinch.
Distefano misses with a double jab.
Distefano misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
It seemed like Zola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Zola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Distefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Bombo Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola misses with some punches. #T2#
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards. #BC#
Distefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
As Zola looks to move away, Distefano throws a big counter combo but Zola just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land. #BC#
Distefano manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Distefano misses.
Distefano connects with a jab.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Distefano has time to react.
Zola moves out of range as Distefano strikes.
Distefano cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Distefano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zola.
Distefano misses with a looping right.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola tries to counter with a clinch but Distefano shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Distefano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Bombo Zola's cut even more.
Zola tries to clinch but Distefano is having none of it.
Distefano misses with a hook.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Distefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distefano was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
A big right from Distefano misses.
A swing and a miss from Zola.#CL#
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Distefano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zola avoids it.
A short left from Distefano.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Distefano breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Distefano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Zola drives through and clinches with Distefano against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zola pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Zola lands with a right to the head.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zola lands a body punch.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Distefano tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano lands a right hand.
Distefano is working Zola over against the cage.
Zola lands a left hand.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Distefano tries to break free but Zola pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Distefano.
Zola blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bombo Zola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Distefano throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Distefano and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Distefano.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Distefano with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Zola.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Distefano.
Distefano is trying to force a seperation but Zola has the dominant position.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
Zola tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola lands a shoulder strike.
Zola lands a right hand. #ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Zola.
Oh Distefano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Distefano to his knees! Zola keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bombo Zola!
Bombo Zola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Scarano misses with a left hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scarano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarano lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarano.
Scarano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Scarano misses.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws the left hand but Scarano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Sylvester Scarano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Scarano saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarano jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Scarano.
Scarano ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.#T1#
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarano.
Scarano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Scarano defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Scarano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Scarano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Scarano.#CL2#
Scarano clinches.
Scarano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Luciano pulls Scarano into guard.
Scarano tries to stand but Luciano is controlling from the bottom.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Scarano from controlling successfully.
Scarano looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Scarano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Scarano working a defensive guard but Luciano manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarano wants to control but Luciano postures up.
Scarano is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Luciano controls the position from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scarano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scarano wants to control but Luciano postures up.
Scarano is trying to escape the position but Luciano is controlling the position. #T3#
Luciano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scarano's legs.
Luciano working away.
Luciano just content to control the position.
Scarano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Luciano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano takes a little break here. Scarano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Scarano struggling a bit here.
Scarano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luciano is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Scarano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Luciano has been cut.#T4#
Scarano throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Scarano.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Scarano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano jabs Scarano right on the nose. Scarano blinks but takes it well.
Scarano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scarano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Scarano wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Scarano is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Scarano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarano misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Luciano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Scarano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarano jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scarano throws a shot to the body.
Scarano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Scarano tries to keep at a distance but Luciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarano swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scarano avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
A short right from Luciano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarano's elbow.
Luciano lands a body punch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Luciano as the two fighters clinch.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Scarano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Scarano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Scarano's head.
Scarano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano cracks Scarano with a nice body shot.
Scarano effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Scarano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano trying to stall but Scarano improves his position.
Scarano lands with a right to the head.
Scarano lands an uppercut.
Bruno Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarano. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Scarano has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarano.
Scarano blocks an uppercut.
Scarano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarano.
Scarano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Scarano struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarano misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano pushes Scarano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Luciano.
Scarano misses with the head strike. #T3#
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scarano controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Scarano.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarano can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Scarano tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Scarano lands with a short shot to the head.
Scarano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano works on Scarano's body with a couple of short punches.
Scarano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scarano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scarano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Scarano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Scarano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarano controls his hands.
Scarano misses with the head strike.
Scarano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarano.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Scarano gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarano backwards.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Luciano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Scarano lands a jab to the nose.
Scarano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano throws a hook but Scarano avoids it easily.
Scarano tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Scarano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scarano scores with a jab to the head.
Bruno Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano swings for the body but Scarano moves out of range.
Scarano throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Scarano lands a nice looking body shot.
Scarano swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Scarano does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Scarano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarano's elbow.
Scarano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarano. #T1#
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Scarano lands a left hand.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scarano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarano's elbow.
Scarano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Luciano tries to work over Scarano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Scarano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano misses with some punches.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarano blocks a body shot from Luciano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Scarano.
Luciano gets through Scarano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scarano controls the action.
Luciano tries to work over Scarano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano lands with a short shot to the head.
Scarano blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Scarano blocking some punches. #T3#
Scarano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Scarano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Scarano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Scarano tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Scarano back against the cage.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scarano controls the action.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Scarano.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarano struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Scarano on the inside. #T4#
Scarano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Scarano misses with a body punch.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano cracks Scarano with a nice body shot.
Scarano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Scarano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarano tries to stall but Luciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarano.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scarano fails to land.
Scarano blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a body shot but Scarano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano is leaning against Scarano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sylvester Scarano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarano working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ACA 5: Night of champions
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Khufu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khufu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khufu throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khufu lands the left hand.#CL2#
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Khufu.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khufu lands a right hand.
Khufu lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Khufu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vega misses with some punches.
Khufu missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khufu.#ROC#Vega is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khufu throws a head punch that misses.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Khufu finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Vega just leaning against Khufu, taking a breather.
Khufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega wants to stall.
Khufu blocks a body shot from Vega.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Khufu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Khufu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Khufu has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Khufu fails to pull guard.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Vega being controlled against the cage.
Vega lands a hook that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khufu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosey Khufu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khufu lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khufu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Khufu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khufu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Khufu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vega taking a breather.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Khufu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
Vega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khufu misses with the head strike.
Vega digs a right hand into Khufu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khufu's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Khufu.
Khufu scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Khufu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khufu fails to pull guard.
Vega prevents a body shot from Khufu.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vega looking to stall.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Khufu tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khufu.
Khufu digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khufu throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khufu up against the cage.
Khufu letting Vega take a breather here.
Vega continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Khufu has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega stalls.
Khufu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Khufu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Khufu.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vega on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega lands an uppercut.
Khufu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khufu tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Khufu back against the cage.
Khufu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Khufu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vince Vega will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Vega. That snapped Khufu's head back.
Vega throws a hook but Khufu avoids it easily.
Vega defending well as Khufu loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Vega clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Khufu fails to land.
Khufu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khufu has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Khufu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khufu.
Khufu throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Khufu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khufu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega throws a big shot that misses.
Khufu takes one to the side of the head.
Vince Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Khufu throws a low kick but Vega avoids it.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khufu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khufu is looking to counter punch.
Khufu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega moves out of range as Khufu strikes.
Khufu misses with an uppercut.
Khufu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega throws a big shot that misses.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Khufu pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Khufu misses the target.
Kosey Khufu is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Khufu circles away.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Khufu circles away.
Khufu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Khufu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vega is looking to clinch.
Khufu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and Khufu settles back down. #T2#
Khufu misses with a double jab.
Khufu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Khufu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khufu.
Khufu throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega takes a swing at Khufu's ribcage but misses.
Khufu is looking to counter punch.
Vega misses with a hook
and Khufu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Khufu's head.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khufu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khufu cracks a nice hook into Vega's ribs.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Khufu moved out of range nicely.
Khufu misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.#CL2#
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Khufu misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Khufu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vega is looking to control Khufu's arms but Khufu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Khufu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Khufu jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosey Khufu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khufu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khufu throws a head punch that misses.
Kosey Khufu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khufu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vega's brow.
Vince Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khufu wants to stall.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Khufu tries to tie him up.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khufu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Khufu throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
A short right from Khufu on the inside.
Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khufu lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Khufu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khufu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khufu.
Khufu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khufu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Khufu.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khufu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vince Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vega throws a hook to the side of Khufu's head but Khufu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Vega.
Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and Khufu counters with a series of strikes. Vega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khufu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Khufu there.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khufu.
Khufu drops Vega with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vega! Khufu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosey Khufu!

Event: Byzantium 19
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Dalborg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalborg wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Riddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riddle staying out of range there.
Dalborg misses the jab.#CL#
Dalborg closes the distance and clinches.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalborg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Dalborg.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
Come on Dalborg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riddle can't get the takedown. #T1##TD2#
Riddle jumps guard and drags Dalborg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalborg tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Dalborg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Riddle controls Dalborg momentarily but Dalborg frees himself.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Dalborg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalborg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalborg wants to get up but he can't break Riddle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dalborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dalborg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalborg has managed to get both his arms back between Riddle's legs - danger averted.
Riddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

#T2##SUB2#
Riddle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riddle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalborg wants to get back to his feet but Riddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalborg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dalborg pushes Riddle off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riddle slips under a jab from Dalborg.
Dalborg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3##CL2#
Riddle moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Riddle gets control of Dalborg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riddle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalborg is aware though and is defending well.
Dalborg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard.

Dalborg wants to stand and escape but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle stands and throws Dalborg's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Riddle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalborg, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well. #SUB2#
Riddle tries for a kimura but Dalborg is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Riddle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalborg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalborg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dalborg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalborg tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Riddle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalborg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalborg and Riddle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle tries to advance to mount but Dalborg denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Riddle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Riddle dominated that round.
That's time! Dalborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalborg throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Riddle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dalborg walks away with a smile on his face. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Dalborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle lands a really nice looking cross but Dalborg seems unphased. #CL#
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalborg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalborg lands with a light punch 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!
Dalborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalborg wants to stall.
Riddle jumps guard but Dalborg stands there with Riddle around his waist. Riddle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Dalborg.
Riddle blocking some punches.
Riddle fails to pull guard.
Riddle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dalborg to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalborg.
Dalborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalborg misses with the head strike.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis Dalborg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle blocking some punches. #T2#
Riddle has Dalborg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalborg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Dalborg tries to work over Riddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalborg smiles and moves away.
Riddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalborg throws a hook to the side of Riddle's head but Riddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Riddle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddle fails with the takedown.#T3#
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
Dalborg throwing a counter right hand but Riddle manages to avoid it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Riddle blocks a jab.
Riddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalborg misses with a shot to the body
and Riddle counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Riddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riddle shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riddle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Riddle tries for a takedown but Dalborg circles away easily
and Dalborg counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Riddle out cold! What a finish! Dalborg is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
A very excited looking Dennis Dalborg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jab from London.
A big right from London misses. #CL2#
London takes the fight into the clinch.
London swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that London ducks under and follows up with a left that London also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
London falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov throws a jab when London was well out of range.
London tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
London scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
London pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
London misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
London misses with a hook.
London uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
London looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but London manages to avoid it.
London throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
London misses with a jab to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
London scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from London! But no joy.#T2##CL2#
Kushnirov tries to keep at a distance but London has taken the fight into the clinch.
London scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from London. #BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
London misses with a combination
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
London scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by London. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of London.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.#CUT#It looks like Ace London has been cut.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
London slips under a jab from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
London swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
London misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov digs a good hook to London's body.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. London ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but London avoids it well.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
London bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.
London walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
London thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. London moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
London staying out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
London slips a jab from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as London lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnirov doesn't seem phased though.
London throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London throws a big shot that misses.
London is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kushnirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
London tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
London throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for London.
London is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ace London will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ace London'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#
London misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov moves out of range as London strikes.
Kushnirov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
London throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from London.
London misses with the combination.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
A short right from London on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.
Kushnirov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kushnirov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt London or not.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
London throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for London.
Kushnirov trying to control the position but instead, London has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kushnirov into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kushnirov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
London lands with a short punch from the clinch.
London misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kushnirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
London tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
London lands with a right to the head.
London lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards. #BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
London will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of London's head but London sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract London.
Kushnirov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
London takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for London.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kushnirov lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
London misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from London.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
London lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but London is keeping busy.
London misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London lands a nice uppercut.
London is working Kushnirov over against the cage.
London blocks a body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but London has him pressed against the cage.
London lands on the inside with an uppercut.
London lands with a right to the head.
London fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ace London seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but London pushes him back against the cage.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
London tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it.
London lands a right hand. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch but London keeps him there for the moment.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from London.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a body punch.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London misses with a hook from the clinch.
London has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from London. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
London slips under a jab.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ace London seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from London.
London looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace London showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace London's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab. #CL2#
London gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
London lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from London finds it's target.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but London moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
London throws a counter combo.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
London throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
London connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but London moved out of range.
London tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from London.
London with a hook.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov slips a jab and a cross from London.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
London takes a body punch but keeps moving.
London misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
London missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
London rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kushnirov misses its target.
London is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
London bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right. #CL2#
London has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from London on the inside. #BC2#
London pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
London wants to clinch
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
London throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
London jabs at Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but London sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to London's body. London takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3##CL2#
London clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London throws a combination that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a nice body shot.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
London misses with a lunging right hand
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from London misses.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
London wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov slips a jab from London.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
London misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
London tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London tries to clinch up
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London lands a jab.
London misses with a body shot
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
London scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace London comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well London 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.1
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Scarano connects with a crisp jab.
Scarano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
About Don wants to clinch.
Sylvester Scarano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
About Don drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scarano defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from About Don.
About Don tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
About Don tries to clinch but Scarano moves out of range. #CL2#
About Don clinches. #TD2#
About Don pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
About Don looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scarano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for About Don on the ground.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Scarano from controlling successfully.
Scarano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
About Don is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scarano is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Scarano stopping the sweep attempt from About Don.
Scarano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
About Don is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
About Don working a defensive guard here.
Scarano trying to control the position from guard on top but About Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarano wanted to stand there but About Don had control of the position. #SUB2#
About Don is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Scarano has his hands clasped together but About Don extends and breaks Scarano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by About Don.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Get Wet About Don!

Event: ROCK FC 9
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola moves out of range of the strikes.
Petric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zola throws out the jab.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Petric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zola misses with a left hand
and Petric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petric lands with a straight right. Zola didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Bombo Zola has been cut.
Zola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
Petric misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Zola gets a clinch.
Petric tries to break free but Zola pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Petric takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Petric wants to break free but Zola has control.
A body shot lands from Zola.
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
Petric tries a body shot but Zola blocks it. #T1#
Petric tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
Petric blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
Petric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zola has him pressed against the cage.
Petric can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Petric trying to stall but Zola improves his position.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Petric.
Petric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zola pushes Petric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petric lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petric lands a left hand.
Petric tries to break the clinch but Zola is controlling the position.
Petric prevents a body shot from Zola.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Zola.
Zola lands with a right to the head.
Petric blocking some punches. #BC#
Petric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Petric's shoulder, as Petric tries to avoid the shot.
Petric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Petric is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Petric slips a jab from Zola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petric. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Zola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petric.
A telegraphed right hand from Petric misses the target.
Petric swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Petric is looking for a counter combo.
Petric scores with a body shot.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petric.
Zola slips a jab from Petric.
A telegraphed right hand from Petric misses the target. #CL2#
Zola clinches.
Zola lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Petric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Petric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zola digs a right hand into Petric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petric's gas tank.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petric tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Petric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petric keeps the fight on the outside.
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Petric connects with a crisp jab.
Petric throws a big shot that misses.
Zola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Petric missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Zola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zola throws a lazy uppercut
and Petric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petric circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Petric throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range. #T4#
Petric slips a jab from Zola.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola misses with an uppercut
and Petric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petric takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Petric ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Petric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petric lands with an uppercut that bounces Zola off the cage and back into range.
Bombo Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petric to score with a decent uppercut.
Petric throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petric.
Petric throws a good cross that connects.
Petric digs a good body shot into Zola's ribs.
Petric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and pushes Petric back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Zola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Petric's head.
A shot in the inside from Petric.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mladen Petric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bombo Zola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petric takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Petric jabs Zola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petric swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Petric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petric staying out of range there.
Petric moves out of range of the strikes.
Petric misses the shot to the body.
Petric lands with an uppercut that bounces Zola off the cage and back into range.
Petric misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.#CL2#
Zola instigates a clinch. #BC#
Petric breaks the clinch.
Zola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petric walks into a straight right hand from Zola.
Petric misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
It seemed like Zola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petric defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand.
Petric scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Petric swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Zola misses with the head strike.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Petric is trying to push Zola away but Zola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Zola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petric.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
A short uppercut from Zola.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zola pushes Petric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zola scores with a hook to the body.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Petric misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petric.
Zola lands a hook that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petric has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
Zola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petric seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zola can turn it around.
Zola lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zola misses with some punches. #T2#
Petric misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zola prevents a body shot from Petric.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petric can't break the clinch.
Petric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petric misses with the head strike.
Petric scores with a shot to the side of Zola's head.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Zola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Petric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a hook that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Petric takes a shot to the head.
Petric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zola is keeping busy.#T3#
Zola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
Petric swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petric wants to break free but Zola has control.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Petric can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Petric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zola has him pressed against the cage.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Petric gets through Zola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zola.
Bombo Zola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zola tries to work over Petric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola blocks a body shot from Petric.
Zola pushes Petric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Petric - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Zola as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
Petric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zola.
Petric working aggressively here.
Zola is working Petric over against the cage.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zola lands a hook that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
A short right from Zola.
Petric tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petric has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bombo Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bombo Zola'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola throws out a loose jab but Petric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petric.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola throws a hook but Petric blocks it.
Zola misses with a hook. Petric ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Petric catches Zola right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Zola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petric, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Zola.
Petric lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zola throws a punch but it's blocked by Petric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petric blocking some punches.
Zola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right from Petric.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Zola as the two fighters clinch.
Petric blocking some punches.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Zola as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zola misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
A body shot lands from Zola.
Zola is working Petric over against the cage.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petric is trying to break the clinch but Zola has him pressed against the cage.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zola lands a right hand.
Zola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Zola has a couple of punches blocked by Petric.
Zola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petric's efforts to push away.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric misses with a punch to the body.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Petric's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petric.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zola.
Zola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petric or not.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Petric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zola is keeping busy.
Zola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petric working aggressively here.
Zola lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A body shot lands from Zola.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Petric working aggressively here.
A short right from Petric.
Petric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petric misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Petric is looking to break free of the clinch but Zola has double underhooks.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petric can't break the clinch.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petric has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petric is looking to break free of the clinch but Zola has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Zola. #T4#
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petric working aggressively here.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Petric lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petric working aggressively here.
Zola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Petric throws a head punch that misses.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petric stalling in the clinch but Zola improves position.
Zola lands with a right to the head.
Petric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Petric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petric staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bombo Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zola 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bombo Zola!
Bombo Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mladen Petric spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky shot!'.

Event: CMMA 51 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hess.
Hess tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hess connects with a single shot there.
Hess throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Hess scores with a shot to the body.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Wolfgang Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hess misses with a hook #CL2#
and Okongwu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hess.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Hess needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Hess misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hess digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hess throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hess misses.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hess has time to react.
A left lands for Hess.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu jabs Hess to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hess misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hess rather than just go for the knockout.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Hess throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Hess throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
A nice side step and Okongwu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu looks to throw a body kick
and Hess counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu slips a jab from Hess.
Okongwu jabs at Hess's body.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hess scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okongwu needs to keep his hands up - Hess had a free shot at his head there.
Hess misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Hess has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess slips under a jab.
Hess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hess scores with a body shot.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Hess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hess misses with a hook
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Hess misses the target.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess misses with a hook.
Okongwu works Hess's body with a nice hook.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hess will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess throws a jab when Okongwu was well out of range.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu unleashes a big counter combination but Hess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okongwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hess jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Hess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Okongwu does no damage.
Hess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hess ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hess misses the target.#T1#
Hess throws a wild body kick that Okongwu sees coming a mile off.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hess throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hess throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hess's body.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okongwu swinging wildly here. #T2#
Okongwu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okongwu scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okongwu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Hess misses with a hook.
A jab from Hess misses.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hess moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Hess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Hess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Hess sets himself, and Okongwu steps forward looking for the clinch! Hess avoids it this time.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hess is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hess.
Jab from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Okongwu does it's job there.
Okongwu clobbers Hess with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu connects with the punch.
Hess lands a nice looking body shot.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hess misses with a hook.
Hess scoring well with a low kick there.
Hess takes one to the chin there.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu with a nice cross.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Hess lands with a cross.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Okongwu.
Hess throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Hess missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hess is out of range and Okongwu settles back down.
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hess is out of range.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Hess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Okongwu defending well as Hess loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hess misses with a straight right.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Okongwu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hess moves away from the strike by Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Hess with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hess connects with a nice looking jab.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hess thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Okongwu. Those never looked like landing.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a hook.
Isaiah Okongwu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hess looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Hess misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Hess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okongwu lands a nice hook to Hess's body. Hess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hess has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hess there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hess was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.#T4#
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Hess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hess scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Hess moves away and avoids it.
Wolfgang Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Hess misses.
Hess works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Okongwu.
I've got Okongwu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Okongwu!
A very excited looking Isaiah Okongwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VKT HWGP - 5th Place - 1st RD
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Drogba misses the target.
Drogba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drogba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drogba tries to bum rush Panda with a series of wild strikes but Panda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drogba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogba.
Drogba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drogba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafari Drogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogba lands a right hook to the body.
Panda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Drogba.
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!
Panda pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Drogba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogba tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Drogba back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drogba.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogba.
A hook to the body from Panda. #T1#
Panda cracks Drogba with a nice body shot.
Drogba is breathing heavily.
Panda taking a breather.
Panda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Panda is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Drogba fails to land.
Panda has Drogba pressed against the ropes.
Drogba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Drogba wants to get back to striking at distance but Panda won't allow it.
Drogba lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Drogba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drogba.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Drogba throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Drogba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Drogba. #T2#
Drogba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda has Drogba pressed against the ropes, preventing Drogba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drogba has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Drogba blocking some punches.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drogba backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogba working aggressively here.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Drogba.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Drogba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the ropes.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogba pushes Panda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogba.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda looking to stall.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drogba misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.
Panda cracks Drogba with a nice body shot.
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 Jafari Drogba will probably get the nod.
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#
The crowd cheers as Panda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drogba doesn't seem phased though.
Panda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drogba momentarily.
Drogba wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Drogba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Drogba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogba loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda tries to counter with a clinch but Drogba shakes him off and moves away.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda tries to counter with a clinch but Drogba shakes him off and moves away.
Drogba throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Panda counters by clinching up.
Panda is leaning against Drogba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drogba backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
Drogba misses with the head strike.
Drogba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda stalling against the ropes.
Panda is working Drogba over against the ropes.
Panda creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Drogba 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! Drogba face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Panda takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). KT Panda!

Event: VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Finals
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steeley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steeley just misses with a punch to the body.
Steeley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winnfield throws a combination. Steeley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Winnfield connects with a single shot there.
Winnfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winnfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winnfield scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steeley is looking to land body kicks.
Steeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steeley swings for the body but Winnfield moves out of range.
Steeley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winnfield sizes up Steeley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steeley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winnfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winnfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steeley misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steeley misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steeley. Winnfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winnfield throwing a counter right hand but Steeley manages to avoid it.
Winnfield with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Teron Steeley has been cut.
Steeley throws a push kick but Winnfield slaps the foot to one side.
Steeley misses the body punch
and Winnfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Winnfield.
Steeley takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Winnfield scores with a four punch combination!
Winnfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steeley on the side of the head.
Winnfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Steeley off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steeley's head.
Steeley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winnfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Steeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winnfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winnfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winnfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winnfield cracks a nice hook into Steeley's ribs.
Winnfield throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Winnfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steeley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steeley misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winnfield!
A left lands for Winnfield.
Nice jab there from Winnfield.
Winnfield throws a series of strikes that have Steeley backpedaling.
Winnfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Steeley is rocked!
Winnfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steeley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steeley walks into a left hand.
Winnfield misses with a double jab.
Winnfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steeley.
Winnfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Steeley walks into a stiff left hand from Winnfield.
Steeley misses the shot to the body.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teron Steeley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winnfield lands with a cross.
Steeley is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winnfield lands a head shot.
Winnfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Winnfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winnfield lands with a shot to the body.
Steeley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winnfield counters with a straight right hand.
Winnfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winnfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Winnfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steeley can do to turn this around?
Winnfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Winnfield cracks a nice hook into Steeley's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steeley punishes Winnfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Steeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winnfield manages to avoid it.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winnfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winnfield digs a good hook to Steeley's body. #T1#
Winnfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steeley on the side of the head.
Winnfield swinging wildly here.
Winnfield tests Steeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winnfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steeley momentarily.
Winnfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steeley on the side of the head.
Winnfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winnfield connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Winnfield both land. Nice combination.
Winnfield connects with a body shot that sends Steeley's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winnfield avoids the body shot from Steeley.
Steeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winnfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Winnfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steeley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winnfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winnfield connects with a right hand. Steeley shakes it off.
Steeley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steeley throws a body kick that misses.
Winnfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steeley doesn't seem bothered though.
Winnfield scores with a jab. Steeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steeley misses with a body shot.
Winnfield lands with a straight right. Steeley didn't see that one coming.
Steeley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steeley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winnfield.
Winnfield lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Winnfield does no damage.
Steeley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Winnfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teron Steeley'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.#R3#
Steeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winnfield.
Winnfield dips to his left and cracks Steeley with an uppercut!
Steeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Winnfield is just out of range.
Steeley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winnfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Steeley misses
and Winnfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winnfield tests Steeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winnfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Winnfield lands a nice hook to Steeley's body. Steeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winnfield lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Winnfield does it's job there.
Winnfield tests Steeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steeley throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Winnfield misses the target.
Steeley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steeley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winnfield moves out of range of the body kick from Steeley. #T1#
Winnfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winnfield scores with a jab to the head.
Winnfield scores with the left hand. Steeley knows he should have avoided that one.
Winnfield lands a jab to the head.
Winnfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winnfield tests Steeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Winnfield finish him?
Steeley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Winnfield jabs Steeley right on the nose. Steeley blinks but takes it well.
Winnfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield with a jab.
Winnfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Winnfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Winnfield.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winnfield! #T2#
Winnfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steeley at a distance.
Winnfield lands a really nice looking cross but Steeley seems unphased.
Steeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steeley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winnfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steeley momentarily. #KD#
Winnfield lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Steeley goes down! The ref sends Winnfield to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Steeley is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Winnfield lunges at Steeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steeley's hand.
Winnfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winnfield duly obliges.
Winnfield connects with a body shot that sends Steeley's belly button to the back.
Winnfield scores with a nice strike.
Winnfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Winnfield finds it's target.
Steeley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winnfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winnfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Steeley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Winnfield takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Teron Steeley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Winnfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steeley.
Winnfield lands a slapping body shot.
Steeley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winnfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steeley's hands.
Winnfield lands a right and a left and another right! Steeley goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Teron Steeley was interviewed post fight and said 'all good i had him with some stuff but its all good'.

Event: VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Finals
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sins tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sins.
Sins tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sins misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a good low kick that Sins was not able to check.
Sins throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a leg kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Sins tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sins wants to clinch.
Sins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Sins scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Sins misses with a hook
and White counters with a good low kick that Sins was not able to check.
White slips under a jab from Sins.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Sins.
Sins tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Sins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sins tries to clinch there but White circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Sins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sins lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Sins fails with an attempt to clinch.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sins.
Sins fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White feints and then cracks Sins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sins down.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Sins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sins tries to clinch up.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Sins's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Sins throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sins closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sins lands a right hook to the body.
Sins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White. #T3#
Sins closes the distance but White moves to the side
letting White counter with a right hand.
Sins throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Sins missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sins scores with a punch to the head.
Sins looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Sins misses with a left hand
letting White counter with a right hand.
White misses with a left hand
and Sins counters with a nice body shot.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins moves to clinch but White breaks away
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White throws a lazy right hand but Sins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sins wants to clinch but White slips to the side
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sins darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a leg kick.
Sins lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the ropes and back into range.
Sins misses with a body punch
and White counters with an outside leg kick.
Sins throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Sins missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White flicks out a counter leg kick but Sins steps away.
White takes a swing at Sins's ribcage but misses.
White slips a jab from Sins.
Sins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sins misses with a left hand
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sins throws a hook but White blocks it.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Sins misses.
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 Johnny Sins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Sins.
A big right from Sins misses.
White looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Sins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Sins misses.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Sins.
Sins misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Sins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sins swings widly with a right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Sins scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
White flicks out a counter leg kick but Sins steps away.
Nice cross by Sins.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Sins throws a combination that misses
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sins tries to clinch
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sins looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a fast counter high kick but Sins manages to duck under it in time.
Sins throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Sins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sins checks a low kick from White.
Sins closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Sins is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Sins has been cut.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Sins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sins out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob White!
A victorious Jacob White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassau throws the left hand but Riddle avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Riddle clinches with his opponent.
Riddle keeps control of Nassau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Nassau breaks from the clinch.
Riddle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassau.
Riddle scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Riddle instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Riddle gets control of Nassau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riddle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassau stopping the sweep attempt from Riddle.#SUB2#
Riddle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nassau should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riddle has tightened it up now! Nassau should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Riddle!

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