Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
McGuire lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.#CL2#
McGuire forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Slaissi pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
McGuire blocking some punches. #BC#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! McGuire looks at the referee who does nothing so McGuire lands a crushing right that sends Slaissi to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Kaori scores with a jab.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin tried to score with a low kick but Kaori checks it.
Alyoshin slips a straight right by Kaori.#CL2#
Alyoshin tries to keep at a distance but Kaori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
Alyoshin works on Kaori's body with a couple of short punches.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Kaori is looking to break free of the clinch but Alyoshin has double underhooks.
I was talking to Alyoshin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaori swings wildly with an uppercut but Alyoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori lands a shot to the body.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaori.
Alyoshin prevents Kaori from breaking the clinch.
Alyoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
Kaori looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Alyoshin. #T1#
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaori is defending well for now.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaori won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alyoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaori backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Alyoshin. #ROC#Kaori is rocked!
Alyoshin throws a big uppercut that drops Kaori! More strikes from Alyoshin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kaori lies dazed against the cage as Alyoshin celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
A relieved looking Grant Alyoshin 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: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
McGuffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch.
Abdul Karim has McGuffin pressed against the cage, preventing McGuffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Abdul Karim jumps guard and drags McGuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.#SU2#
McGuffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdul Karim on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuffin.
Abdul Karim lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Karim somewhat.
McGuffin scores with a body shot. #T1#
A head kick misses from McGuffin.
McGuffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
McGuffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Abdul Karim has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGuffin.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuffin throws the kick towards the body but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Abdul Karim is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
McGuffin throws a low kick but Abdul Karim avoids it.
McGuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abdul Karim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin misses the jab.
McGuffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Abdul Karim is out of range.
Abdul Karim half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but McGuffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuffin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a right hand.
McGuffin gets underhooks to prevent Abdul Karim's takedown attempt. #TD2#
McGuffin gets control of Abdul Karim's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Abdul Karim stays in close to McGuffin's body and controls the position. #ES2#
McGuffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abdul Karim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
McGuffin manages to break the clinch.
McGuffin throws a sloppy head kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
As Abdul Karim backs off McGuffin throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
McGuffin scores with a three punch combo!
McGuffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul Karim.
McGuffin misses with a hook.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuffin's guard.#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!
Abdul Karim advances to half guard.
McGuffin is looking to improve his position.
McGuffin missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a kimura here. McGuffin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abdul Karim wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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: WVT 82: Smith v Custer
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Motts throws a jab when Pierre was well out of range.
Good shot there by Motts.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts digs a good hook to Pierre 's body.
Motts lands with a cross.
Motts misses the jab.#CL#
Motts moves into range and clinches up with Pierre .#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Motts keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pierre breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Motts coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
Motts lands an overhand right.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts misses with a hook
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Pierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motts with a body shot.
Pierre defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts tests Pierre 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre staying out of range there.
Motts slips under a jab from Pierre .
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Pierre slips a jab from Motts.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
Motts loads up on a big right hand but Pierre slips the punch.
A lazy left from Motts finds it's target.#CUT#Jacques Pierre 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#990 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Bone punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bone toppling to the canvas! Bone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Bone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries to move into range but Bone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Ferguson lands a big right hand that sends Bone crashing to the mat! Ferguson stays standing though and waves Bone back to his feet!#ROC#Bone is rocked!
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Bone leaves his chin hanging out and Ferguson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bone crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Ferguson!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Ferguson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bellicose XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Mfer misses with a hook
letting Kaori counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaori was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Kaori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaori scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Kaori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaori misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Kaori counters with a left to the body.
Kaori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaori avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Kaori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaori lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mfer head around and knocks him out cold! Kaori hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
After winning the bout, Ichioka Kaori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Wahwah misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Creed Jr!
An inside leg kick lands from Wahwah.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wahwah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wahwah works Creed Jr's body with a nice hook.
Creed Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed Jr is just out of range.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Creed Jr slips the punch.
Creed Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Creed Jr scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wahwah throws a right hand that misses
and Creed Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahwah misses with a right hand
and Creed Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed Jr slips a straight right by Wahwah.#T1#
Creed Jr cracks Wahwah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Creed Jr tries to clinch but Wahwah is having none of it.
Creed Jr moves away from the strike by Wahwah.
Creed Jr throws a counter combo.
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Wahwah's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wahwah misses with a low kick.
Wahwah tried to score with a low kick but Creed Jr checks it.
Wahwah misses with an uppercut.
Wahwah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed Jr checks a leg kick.
Creed Jr slips a jab from Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a leg kick.
Creed Jr jabs at Wahwah's body.
Wahwah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Creed Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Creed Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Wahwah prevents Creed Jr from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC#
Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Creed Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Creed Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahwah is looking to score with low kicks.
Wahwah misses with a low kick.
Creed Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Creed Jr scores with a one two! Wahwah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wahwah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Creed Jr slips under a jab.
Creed Jr slips under a jab.
Wahwah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Creed Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahwah throws a poor cross that misses
and Creed Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Creed Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wahwah thuds his shin into the meat of Creed Jr's side.#T3#
Creed Jr avoids the body shot from Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a hook to the side of Creed Jr's head but Creed Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creed Jr stalks Wahwah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wahwah's face. Wahwah staggers backwards, shaken.
Wahwah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Wahwah misses.
Wahwah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed Jr.
Creed Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wahwah throws a leg kick but Creed Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wahwah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wahwah tries a low kick but Creed Jr avoids it.
Wahwah throws a leg kick
and Creed Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Wahwah backing up. Wahwah nods at Creed Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Creed Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wahwah counter with a right hand. #T4#
Good work by Creed Jr as he checks the leg kick.
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 Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Creed Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wahwah throws the left hand but Creed Jr avoids the punch easily.
Wahwah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed Jr misses with a double jab
and Wahwah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Creed Jr.
Creed Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahwah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creed Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.#CL2#
Creed Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Wahwah sends Creed Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wahwah is motioning to the referee to let Creed Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Creed Jr is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Apollo Creed Jr has been cut.
Creed Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Wahwah finish him?
Creed Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creed Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahwah is just out of range.
Wahwah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creed Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahwah.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Creed Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Creed Jr tries to bum rush Wahwah with a series of wild strikes but Wahwah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Wahwah feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Creed Jr sprawling to the canvas! Creed Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wahwah finish him?!
Kimbo Wahwah is winning the standup battle so far.
Wahwah throws a leg kick but Creed Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creed Jr misses with a looping right.
Wahwah throws a lazy right hand but Creed Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Creed Jr throws a series of punches but Wahwah avoids them all with ease.
Creed Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wahwah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wahwah misses with a looping left.
Creed Jr misses with a wild combination.
Wahwah misses with an uppercut. Creed Jr saw that one coming.
Creed Jr misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah misses with an uppercut.
Creed Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahwah.
Creed Jr throws a counter combo.
Wahwah moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Wahwah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Creed Jr.
The fighters circling - Wahwah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wahwah throws a looping overhand right but Creed Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Creed Jr misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Wahwah slips a jab and a cross from Creed Jr.
Wahwah throws a leg kick
and Creed Jr counters with a series of strikes. Wahwah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wahwah. Creed Jr shrugs it off though.
Creed Jr is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed Jr checks a low kick from Wahwah.
Creed Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wahwah walks into a jab.
Wahwah throws a chopping leg kick but Creed Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahwah throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wahwah throws a body punch but Creed Jr moves out of range.
Creed Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Wahwah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Creed Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wahwah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wahwah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed Jr misses with a double jab. #T3#
Wahwah misses with a hook
and Creed Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Creed Jr tries to clinch there but Wahwah circles away.
Wahwah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Creed Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahwah misses the target.
Wahwah takes a swing at Creed Jr's ribcage but misses.
Creed Jr tries to clinch there but Wahwah circles away.
Creed Jr slips a jab from Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wahwah swings for the body but Creed Jr moves out of range.
Creed Jr throws a counter combo.
Creed Jr misses with the combination.
Wahwah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wahwah just misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wahwah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo Creed Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed Jr looks to land a combination but Wahwah avoids it well.
Creed Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Wahwah misses.
Creed Jr lands with a nice combination. Wahwah backs away looking to recover.
Creed Jr moves away from the strike by Wahwah.
Wahwah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed Jr.
Creed Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
A little jabbing left from Creed Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wahwah lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed Jr slips a jab from Wahwah.
Wahwah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Creed Jr checks a low kick from Wahwah.
A nice side step and Creed Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Creed Jr throws a right and a left that Wahwah avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Wahwah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Creed Jr moves in looking to clinch but Wahwah pushes him off.
Creed Jr is looking to clinch but Wahwah is avoiding it.
Wahwah is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wahwah, as that shot connected.
Wahwah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creed Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Wahwah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed Jr.
Wahwah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wahwah gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Creed Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to stall. #TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Nouveau defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nouveau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau distracts Grimes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nouveau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nouveau has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nouveau avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Nouveau defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Nouveau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grimes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimes to his feet. #T2#
Nouveau keeps the fight on the outside.
Nouveau is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
Nouveau working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau staying calm.
Grimes tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Grimes working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes tightening his grip on Nouveau, looking for the choke.
Nouveau trying to get back to his feet but Grimes is in full control for now. #SUB#
Grimes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4##SUB#
Grimes working for a choke but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Grimes working for a choke but Nouveau reverses nicely into Grimes 's guard.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Grimes won't let him.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nouveau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Nouveau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nouveau rushes Grimes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grimes successfully pulls guard.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimes 's guard.
Nouveau pushing down on Grimes 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nouveau pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nouveau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Grimes .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to bench press Nouveau off him but Nouveau keeps the position.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Grimes is working away. #T1#
Nouveau just content to control the position.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grimes !#SUB2#
Nouveau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grimes is surviving well by controlling Nouveau's body position as best he can.
Nouveau prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.
Grimes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nouveau is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nouveau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Grimes .
Nouveau scores with punches from side control.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Grimes regains half guard.#T2#
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Nouveau is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nouveau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nouveau stalling. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nouveau. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nouveau is trying for a kimura here. Grimes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nouveau wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: SYN 965 Minaur vs. Kilgore 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slaissi throws a fast counter high kick but Brown manages to duck under it in time.
Brown misses with a hook.
Slaissi moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Brown cracks Slaissi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slaissi to stand back up!#ROC#Slaissi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bob Brown!
A relieved looking Billy Bob Brown 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: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Paa closes the distance and clinches up with Kaori, looking for a takedown. Paa pushes Kaori against the cage but Kaori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaori misses.
Paa works Kaori's body with a nice hook.
Paa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaori's efforts to push away.
Paa tries to pull guard but Kaori won't allow it. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Kaori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori slips a jab from Paa.
Kaori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paa on the side of the head.
Kaori misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Paa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Paa.
Kaori with a nice cross.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Kaori moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa keeps control of Kaori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paa tries to stall but Kaori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Kaori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Kaori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa jumps guard but Kaori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaori scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
Kaori swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaori doesn't seem phased though.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paa with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Paa looks to land a combination but Kaori avoids it well.
Paa throws a combination. Kaori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaori throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaori misses the jab.
Kaori misses with a body shot.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab. #TD#
Paa gets a double leg takedown into Kaori's guard.#T3#
Paa trying to control but Kaori is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaori is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Kaori pushes his legs off easily.
Paa is trying to control the position but Kaori postures up. #SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaori preventing the sweep. #T4##SU2#
Kaori stands up and waves to Paa to follow him.
Kaori misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kaori moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaori walks away with a smile on his face. Paa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa.
Kaori moves out of range of the body kick.
Paa fails with the takedown.
Kaori moves away from the strike by Paa.
Kaori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kaori digs a good hook to Paa's body.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Kaori missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaori.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paa takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa wants to stall.
Kaori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori walks into a stiff left hand from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kaori has managed to clinch.
Kaori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Ichioka Kaori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaori backwards. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kaori.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa stalling in the clinch but Kaori improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa prevents a body shot from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaori walks into a left hand. #TD#
Paa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaori to the ground. Paa is now in Kaori's guard.

Kaori uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Kaori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa digs a good body shot into Kaori's ribs.
Paa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaori! But no joy.
Kaori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paa thuds his right hand into Kaori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa dives in and grabs Kaori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaori pushes down on Paa's head and hops out.#T3#
Paa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paa lands an overhand right.
A big left from Paa misses.
A slow jab from Kaori misses its intended target.
Paa connects with a right hand. Kaori shakes it off.
Kaori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa with a nice calf kick.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa slips under a jab from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a hook.
Paa scores with a jab to the body.
Paa is looking to slow Kaori down with leg kicks.
Paa is looking to chop away at Kaori's legs. #T4#
Paa checks a low kick from Kaori.
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaori.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa closes the distance but Kaori moves to the side
and Kaori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaori swats away the attempt to clinch by Paa.#CL#
Kaori gets tackled into the cage by Paa. Paa maintains the clinch.
Paa stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaori.
Paa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaori is defending well.
Kaori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaori.
Paa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paa is looking to clinch.
A jab from Paa finds it's way through Kaori's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Paa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paa.
Paa swings for the body but Kaori moves out of range.
Kaori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Paa avoids the body shot from Kaori.
A low kick lands for Paa.
Paa stuns Kaori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Paa scores with a hook.
Ichioka Kaori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Paa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaori is pushing Paa's head away, looking to escape. Paa manages to hold on to the position though.
Paa trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Kaori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paa is controlling him well.
Paa wants to control but Kaori is keeping him busy.
Ichioka Kaori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Paa misses
and Kaori counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa lands with a cross. #TD#
Paa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaori sprawls well initially but Paa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaori is trying to stand back up but Paa is controlling him #SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura but Kaori is defending well. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaori defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaori is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaori is trying to stand. #SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paa trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaori is in trouble now - Paa has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Paa has control of Kaori's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaori regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kaori is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaori flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Paa goes for an armbar but Kaori turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kaori.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Pierre drops Pulkkinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulkkinen looks back up at him and smiles so Pierre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Pierre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! Pierre lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierre counters with a right hand from hell and Pulkkinen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Pierre !
An out of breath Jacques Pierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 16
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Dont Worry Be Happy there.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Dont Worry Be Happy had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dont Worry Be Happy's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dont Worry Be Happy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice cross by Dont Worry Be Happy.#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dont Worry Be Happy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. #T1#
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Dont Worry Be Happy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dont Worry Be Happy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dont Worry Be Happy is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Dont Worry Be Happy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Dont Worry Be Happy is controlling Johnson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Dont Worry Be Happy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Johnson drops Dont Worry Be Happy with a beautiful combination! Dont Worry Be Happy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Randy Dont Worry Be Happy has been cut.
Dont Worry Be Happy slips under a jab.
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Dont Worry Be Happy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T3#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Dont Worry Be Happy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dont Worry Be Happy lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dont Worry Be Happy dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dont Worry Be Happy drops back down to his feet.
Khadeem Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Dont Worry Be Happy.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #T4##TD2#
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Dont Worry Be Happy is adopting a defensive guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Dont Worry Be Happy is looking for a sweep.
Dont Worry Be Happy can't do much from the bottom here.
Dont Worry Be Happy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khadeem Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Dont Worry Be Happy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khadeem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dont Worry Be Happy wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Dont Worry Be Happy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Dont Worry Be Happy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dont Worry Be Happy 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.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dont Worry Be Happy has him pressed against the cage.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Khadeem Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dont Worry Be Happy misses the target.
Dont Worry Be Happy scores with a jab.
Dont Worry Be Happy connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Dont Worry Be Happy avoids the body shot from Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dont Worry Be Happy.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dont Worry Be Happy throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Dont Worry Be Happy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Dont Worry Be Happy scores with a shot to the body.
Dont Worry Be Happy misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Dont Worry Be Happy misses with an uppercut.
Dont Worry Be Happy digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a hook but Dont Worry Be Happy avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a hook but Dont Worry Be Happy avoids it easily.
Dont Worry Be Happy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dont Worry Be Happy's head but Dont Worry Be Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dont Worry Be Happy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dont Worry Be Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dont Worry Be Happy counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Dont Worry Be Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dont Worry Be Happy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dont Worry Be Happy.#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dont Worry Be Happy drops back down to his feet.
Dont Worry Be Happy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dont Worry Be Happy drops back down to his feet.
Dont Worry Be Happy lands an uppercut.
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dont Worry Be Happy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Dont Worry Be Happy has the dominant position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Dont Worry Be Happy is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Dont Worry Be Happy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Dont Worry Be Happy'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Dont Worry Be Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson throws a right hand that Dont Worry Be Happy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dont Worry Be Happy also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dont Worry Be Happy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dont Worry Be Happy has double underhooks.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Dont Worry Be Happy keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dont Worry Be Happy avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dont Worry Be Happy slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Dont Worry Be Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dont Worry Be Happy cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dont Worry Be Happy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dont Worry Be Happy connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Dont Worry Be Happy coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dont Worry Be Happy digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T3#
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Dont Worry Be Happy slips under a jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
As Johnson backs off Dont Worry Be Happy throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson cracks Dont Worry Be Happy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dont Worry Be Happy.
It seemed like Dont Worry Be Happy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dont Worry Be Happy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Dont Worry Be Happy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Dont Worry Be Happy around his waist. Dont Worry Be Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dont Worry Be Happy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khadeem Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #TD2#
Dont Worry Be Happy gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dont Worry Be Happy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Dont Worry Be Happy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dont Worry Be Happy.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Dont Worry Be Happy. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dont Worry Be Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Dont Worry Be Happy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dont Worry Be Happy 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Dont Worry Be Happy!

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Bone sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bone throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Bone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Bone off balance momentarily.
Bone takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Bone had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bone.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bone throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bone.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bone throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bone avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Bone misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire moves forwards but Bone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire misses with a body kick.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bone. That snapped McGuire's head back.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Bone throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bone feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
A low kick from Bone misses
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bone! McGuire dives in looking to finish! Bone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a takedown but Conforto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdul Karim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdul Karim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul Karim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto misses with a hook
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conforto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses.
And Abdul Karim tries to counter it with a takedown but Conforto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conforto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conforto looks to land a left hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdul Karim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conforto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conforto counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim wants to clinch.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it.#T2#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Conforto moves away #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Conforto finish him?
Abdul Karim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Conforto misses with a double jab
and Abdul Karim counters with a one-two to the body.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Conforto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Conforto lands a big uppercut and Abdul Karim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdul Karim looks OK. Conforto waves Abdul Karim back to his feet!
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Abdul Karim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdul Karim motions for Conforto to come forward. Abdul Karim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto throws a solid leg kick but Abdul Karim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conforto.
Abdul Karim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conforto blocks it well.
Conforto misses with a double jab.
Conforto throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Abdul Karim stumbling backwards into the cage! Abdul Karim bounces back off the cage towards Conforto, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Conforto lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Conforto celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Conforto!

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slaissi moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera misses with a left hand
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Slaissi lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Slaissi takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and as Rivera loses concentration momentarily, Slaissi counters with a picture perfect head kick! Rivera goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimbo Slaissi!
Kimbo Slaissi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
David stuffs the takedown.
David avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Cartwright. #TD#
Cartwright gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
David tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
David is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but David is defending it well.
Cartwright lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on David's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
David breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
David lands with some strikes.
David with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
David prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as David tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
David wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
David looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corin David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
David throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.#CL#
David forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
David has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
David is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
David gets full guard.
David working a defensive guard here.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright is nestled in close to David, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
David trying to control here.
David wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
David is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
David is looking to improve his position.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
David is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is working David over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright prevents David from improving his position.
David wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
David moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.#T1#
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
David actively working from the bottom here.
David manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
Cartwright pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David gets back to full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cartwright stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David 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.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think David should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! David 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 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 8
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Island shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Island is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Island stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Island sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Island trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Island has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Island on the ground.
Island wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Island drags him back down.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island scoring with punches and elbows.
Island wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Island connects with a decent elbow.
Island is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Island lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Island's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A big shot lands for Island! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Island fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

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

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson throws a front kick aimed at Helpmann's knee but Helpmann avoids it well.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Grayson scores with a decent looking hook.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson throws a lazy head kick
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits. #T1#
Grayson throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helpmann's sensitive parts.
Grayson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Helpmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayson is looking to slow Helpmann down with leg kicks.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grayson throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Grayson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range.
Grayson misses with a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Helpmann pushes him off.#T2#
Grayson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helpmann cracks Grayson with a good jab.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Grayson misses with the combination.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Grayson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helpmann avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grayson.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Grayson. #CL2#
Grayson clinches up against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helpmann's brow.
Helpmann wants to break free but Grayson has control.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4##BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Grayson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helpmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Grayson.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann jabs at Grayson's body.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Helpmann was not able to check.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Helpmann's head back.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson misses with a leg kick.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grayson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grayson really felt that one!
Grayson cracks Helpmann with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Helpmann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grayson just manages to avoid it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Grayson wants to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann moved away.
A leg kick checked by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helpmann.
Helpmann swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grayson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helpmann - the referee stops the clock and Grayson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helpmann. Grayson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Grayson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Grayson.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Grayson's defenses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Helpmann. #T3#
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helpmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grayson can turn it around.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grayson 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.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Helpmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jason Grayson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helpmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grayson has double underhooks.
Grayson prevents a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson. #BC#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Grayson slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Grayson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson motions for Helpmann to come forward. Grayson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson catches Helpmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
A leg kick checked by Grayson.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Grayson off the cage and back into range.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
Jab from Grayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helpmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helpmann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrayson.
Grayson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grayson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Helpmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grayson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Helpmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helpmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Grayson.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs.
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.#CL2#
Grayson rushes Helpmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Grayson avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grayson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.#T2#
Grayson needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Jab from Helpmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helpmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Grayson clinches with his opponent.
Grayson stalling in the clinch.
Grayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grayson.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Helpmann dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson trying to stall but Helpmann improves his position.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helpmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Helpmann as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helpmann.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helpmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Jason Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson controlling the action here for a moment.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Grayson tries to work over Helpmann's front leg with a kick but Helpmann checks it.
As Grayson backs away, Helpmann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson misses with a left hand
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Kaori scores with a leg kick.
Boytsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov throws a sloppy head kick and Kaori moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Kaori tries to sprawl but Boytsov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaori is looking to escape.
Kaori is not content to let Boytsov control the position.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Kaori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaori's coaches at Brotherhood MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kaori wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kaori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Boytsov gets tackled into the cage by Kaori. Kaori maintains the clinch.
Kaori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Boytsov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kaori throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Kaori.
Kaori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Boytsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boytsov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Boytsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaori is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boytsov, into his guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Kaori defends easily. #T3#
Kaori wanted to stand there but Boytsov had control of the position. #SUB2#
Kaori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaori has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Boytsov is working an open guard so Kaori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Kaori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ichioka Kaori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kaori to counter with a crisp jab.
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kaori closes the distance and pushes Boytsov back into the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaori.
Kaori scores with a shoulder strike.
Boytsov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Kaori manages to break the clinch.
Boytsov fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kaori has closed the distance and engaged Boytsov in a clinch.
Boytsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaori digs a right hand into Boytsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boytsov's gas tank.
Boytsov looks winded!
Kaori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boytsov or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boytsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaori's elbow.
Boytsov jumps guard but Kaori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichioka Kaori dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boytsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boytsov counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kaori moves into the clinch.
Boytsov tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Kaori breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kaori drives through and clinches with Boytsov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori working aggressively here. #BC2#
Boytsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori looks to throw a body kick
and Boytsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaori defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Kaori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Boytsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaori counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Boytsov badly! He tries to strike back but Kaori puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Boytsov out cold! Oh man, Boytsov will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lapierre throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Grimes jumps guard but Lapierre stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lapierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Grimes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Grimes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lapierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grimes to the mat. Grimes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.#SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapierre is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapierre defends it easily.#SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Grimes will probably get the nod.
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#
Lapierre throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapierre throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes tries to clinch up.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Lapierre circles away.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lapierre circles away.
Lapierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Lapierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Lapierre pushes him off.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage. #TD#
Grimes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #T3##SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Gunnar Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Lapierre gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapierre smiles and moves away.
Grimes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimes wants to clinch but Lapierre slips to the side
and Lapierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Lapierre.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimes is defended easily by Lapierre.
It seemed like Lapierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Lapierre is avoiding it.
Lapierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Lapierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage. #TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Lapierre controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnar Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verney Lapierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Verney Lapierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.#T1#
Railio looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pierre scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Pierre .
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Railio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
Railio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierre misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierre cracks Railio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range. #T3#
Railio misses with a hook to the body
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.#KD#
Pierre drops Railio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Railio looks back up at him and smiles so Pierre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Pierre 's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Pierre 's belly button to the back.
Railio swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range. #T4#
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Railio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Railio finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierre 's head.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Pierre 's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Railio throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Pierre misses with a hook.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Pierre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pierre has got the better of the exchanges.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Railio.#T1#
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre .
Pierre appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Pierre scores with the left hand. Railio knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.
Railio cracks Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacques Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pierre cracks a nice hook into Railio's ribs.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Railio.
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierre .
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierre misses the target.
Railio throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Railio lands the left hand.#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD#
Pierre lands a left and a right that send Railio crashing to the mat, dazed. Pierre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Railio misses with a body punch
and Pierre counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Pierre !
Our winner, Jacques Pierre , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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