Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Weismuller on that attempt.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley tries to counter by clinching up but Weismuller breaks away and moves out of range.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses
and Marley counters with a three punch combo that has Weismuller backing up. Weismuller nods at Marley to acknowledge the strikes.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Weismuller tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Weismuller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Weismuller. Marley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakeem Marley!
Rakeem Marley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Sobieskiego scores with a jab.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Norton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Norton.
Sobieskiego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Sobieskiego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land. #T1#
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Norton to work. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch. #CL#
Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Sobieskiego jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a good cross that connects.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieskiego misses with a few strikes there.
Norton tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobieskiego tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Sobieskiego's defenses.
Sobieskiego looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range. #T3#
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Norton misses. #T4#
Sobieskiego sizes up Norton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sobieskiego lands with a right hand.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieskiego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobieskiego somewhat.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieskiego works the jab nicely.
Sobieskiego with a hook.#CL#
Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sobieskiego misses with a straight left.
Norton blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norton.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a solid body kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Sobieskiego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sobieskiego backs away, Norton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieskiego.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Norton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobieskiego connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieskiego's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobieskiego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobieskiego looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Sobieskiego gets a clinch. #BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Sobieskiego falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norton in his tracks.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Sobieskiego scores with a leg kick.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norton swivels and escapes.#T4##CL#
Norton clinches with his opponent.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton has Sobieskiego pressed against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Norton 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.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norton.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego just manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Sobieskiego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.#CL2#
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Norton stalling.
Sobieskiego 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.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is pushing Sobieskiego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norton throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Norton lands a two punch combo.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norton as he jumps to the side.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieskiego moves to clinch but Norton breaks away
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobieskiego lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Norton is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch
and Sobieskiego counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieskiego swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a two punch combo.
Norton lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobieskiego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego.
Norton stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Norton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Sobieskiego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to the nose.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
Sobieskiego dips to his left and cracks Norton with an uppercut!
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Our winner, Jana Iii Sobieskiego, 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: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Broomsdale clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bosanac breaks from the clinch.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Broomsdale drops his hands momentarily and Bosanac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Broomsdale with a jab.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Broomsdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broomsdale lands in his opponent's guard.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bosanac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broomsdale controlling from the top position.
Bosanac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broomsdale on the ground.#T1#
Bosanac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Broomsdale is controlling him.
Broomsdale stopping the sweep attempt from Bosanac.
Broomsdale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broomsdale is working Bosanac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosanac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Broomsdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bosanac has his hands on Broomsdale's head, controlling the position.
Broomsdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosanac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Broomsdale lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosanac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosanac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broomsdale is one step ahead there.
Broomsdale content to stall in guard here.
Bosanac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Broomsdale wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosanac misses the target.
Broomsdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosanac.
Broomsdale slips a jab and a cross from Bosanac. #TD2#
Broomsdale drives through with a takedown into Bosanac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Broomsdale postures up.
Broomsdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broomsdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bosanac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broomsdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Broomsdale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broomsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bosanac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Broomsdale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broomsdale.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosanac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
Leo Bosanac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosanac wants to land a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Bosanac throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Broomsdale counters with a single leg into guard. Bosanac didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
That's time! Bosanac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Broomsdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bosanac moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosanac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosanac misses the target.
Broomsdale feints the counter takedown.
Bosanac connects with a crisp jab.
Bosanac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leo Bosanac is winning the standup battle so far.
Broomsdale ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Broomsdale feints the counter takedown.
Broomsdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosanac takes one to the chin there.
Broomsdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Broomsdale blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Broomsdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bosanac swinging wildly here.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Broomsdale scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses.
Broomsdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac swats away the attempt to clinch by Broomsdale.
Bosanac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broomsdale.
Bosanac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Broomsdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broomsdale slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the body kick.
Broomsdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Broomsdale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2##CL2#
Broomsdale has closed the distance and engaged Bosanac in a clinch. #TD2#
Broomsdale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bosanac can't fight it off and eventually Broomsdale manages to take the fight to the floor. Bosanac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bosanac is trying to keep Broomsdale in close.
Broomsdale postures up in Bosanac's guard and throws a big left but Bosanac blocks it.
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position.
Bosanac trying to keep a closed guard but Broomsdale is proving a slippery customer.
Bosanac looking to control but Broomsdale passes into half guard. #T3#
Broomsdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Broomsdale 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Broomsdale connects with a nice short shot to Bosanac's temple.
Broomsdale is nestled in close to Bosanac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broomsdale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Broomsdale wants to control but Bosanac is keeping him busy.
Bosanac is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Broomsdale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broomsdale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Broomsdale there.
Bosanac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Broomsdale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Broomsdale.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Bosanac. Beautiful body shot.
Broomsdale slips under a jab.
Bosanac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Broomsdale tries for a takedown but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bosanac throws a body shot but no joy.
Broomsdale appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosanac tries to score with a low kick but Broomsdale moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broomsdale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bosanac defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Broomsdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Broomsdale shoots in and gets a takedown into Bosanac's guard.
Broomsdale forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Broomsdale lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Broomsdale winds up and cracks Bosanac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broomsdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosanac defending well though.
Broomsdale winds up and cracks Bosanac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broomsdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosanac defending well though.
Bosanac is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Broomsdale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bosanac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Broomsdale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Broomsdale connects with a nice short shot to Bosanac's temple.
Broomsdale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Bosanac has hold of Broomsdale's hands but Broomsdale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosanac tries to get to full guard but Broomsdale has control of the leg.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Broomsdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broomsdale is looking to advance position but Bosanac won't allow it.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Bosanac is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Broomsdale not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
Bosanac drops his hands momentarily and Broomsdale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bosanac loads up on a big right hand but Broomsdale slips the punch.
Broomsdale moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
Nice jab there from Broomsdale.
Bosanac throws the kick towards the body but Broomsdale avoids it.
Bosanac throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Broomsdale! But no joy.
Broomsdale takes a swing at Bosanac's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bosanac throws a big shot that misses.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosanac 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Broomsdale.
Bosanac connects with a right hand. Broomsdale shakes it off.
Broomsdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Broomsdale saw that one coming.
Broomsdale checks a low kick from Bosanac.
Broomsdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broomsdale is looking to slow Bosanac down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Broomsdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bosanac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Broomsdale - the referee stops the clock and Bosanac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Broomsdale. Bosanac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a push kick but Broomsdale slaps the foot to one side.
Broomsdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosanac.
Broomsdale moves away from the strike by Bosanac.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Broomsdale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Bilkington dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Fujimoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bilkington has Fujimoto pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimoto throws a push kick but Bilkington slaps the foot to one side.
Bilkington slips a straight right by Fujimoto.
Bilkington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Sloppy strikes from Bilkington. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Bilkington drives through and clinches with Fujimoto against the cage.
Fujimoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Bilkington looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Bilkington moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bilkington darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Bilkington looks for a takedown but Fujimoto sprawls well.
Fujimoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujimoto as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bilkington darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bilkington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujimoto's head backwards.
Bilkington blocks a jab.#CL#
Bilkington gets a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch. #T3##TD#
Bilkington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bilkington lands in his opponent's guard.
Bilkington prevents Fujimoto from getting back to his feet.
Bilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujimoto wants to stand and escape but Bilkington is having none of it. #SU#
Bilkington stands up from Fujimoto's guard - Bilkington perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD#
Bilkington drags the fight down to the ground.
Bilkington throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Bilkington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bilkington trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fujimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing Fujimoto from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Bilkington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bilkington has a takedown stuffed.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimoto, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes Fujimoto against the cage but Fujimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bilkington.
A quick step to the side and Bilkington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimoto scores with a nice strike.
Fujimoto throws a series of punches but Bilkington avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bilkington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bilkington showed some decent athleticism there.
Fujimoto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bilkington manages to mount him! #T1#
Bilkington won't let Fujimoto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bilkington looking to control but Fujimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bilkington looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Bilkington.
Fujimoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fujimoto blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Bilkington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bilkington throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily.
Bilkington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bilkington wants to control the pace but Fujimoto is squirming around nicely. #ES2#
Fujimoto bucks Bilkington off and manages to get back to his feet!
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bilkington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bilkington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buster Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkington. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
Bilkington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujimoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bilkington misses with a body kick.
Fujimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense.
Fujimoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Bilkington shoots and misses
and Fujimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bilkington tries to clinch up
and Bilkington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilkington tries to clinch up but Fujimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bilkington moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fujimoto throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Bilkington moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fujimoto 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.
Bilkington jumps guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gyukosho Fujimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fujimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bilkington's head backwards.
Bilkington misses with a combination
and Fujimoto counters with a two punch combo.
Bilkington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fujimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fujimoto misses with a wild combination.
Buster Bilkington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Fujimoto moves away
and Fujimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bilkington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Fujimoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bilkington shoots in but Fujimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimoto, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes Fujimoto against the cage but Fujimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bilkington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFujimoto.#CL#
Bilkington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Bilkington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujimoto's efforts to push away.
Fujimoto is trying to break free.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilkington keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Bilkington jumps guard.
Fujimoto wants to stand and escape but instead Bilkington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Fujimoto wants to stand but Bilkington is controlling the position. #ES2#
Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilkington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fujimoto prevents a body shot from Bilkington.
Fujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Bilkington has double underhooks.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Bilkington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujimoto prevents it. #BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimoto but Fujimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bilkington dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bilkington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujimoto avoids it.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto is trying to force a seperation but Bilkington has the dominant position.
Fujimoto wants to break free but Bilkington has control. #BC2#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilkington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense.
Fujimoto throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Fujimoto. No joy for Bilkington on that attempt.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Fujimoto is having none of it.
Fujimoto walks into a jab.
Fujimoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bilkington tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Gyukosho Fujimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bilkington checks a leg kick.
Bilkington shoots in for a double leg but Fujimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Fujimoto misses its intended target.
Fujimoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimoto! But no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bilesdon clinches with his opponent.
Bilesdon tries to pull guard but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Bilesdon is trying to pull guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
A punch combination from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fujimoto won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bilesdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Fujimoto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bilesdon. #CL2#
Bilesdon darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Bilesdon slips the punch.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Fujimoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Bilesdon has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Bilesdon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto tries to kick Bilesdon off but Bilesdon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bilesdon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Bilesdon misses with a head shot.
Bilesdon scoring with strikes but Fujimoto is staying in there.
Bilesdon content just to control the position here.
Bilesdon throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Bilesdon thowing shots but they're missing.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon working Fujimoto over with strikes here.
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omnicron Bilesdon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bilesdon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimoto's guard now, I'm sure.

Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilesdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilesdon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilesdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Bilesdon clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bilesdon.
Fujimoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.
Fujimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bilesdon in side control, throwing shots but Fujimoto defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Omnicron Bilesdon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bilesdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bilesdon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fujimoto is pushing Bilesdon's head away, looking to escape. Bilesdon manages to hold on to the position though.
Bilesdon moves into full mount!
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fujimoto because Bilesdon loaded up on that one.
Bilesdon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilesdon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Bilesdon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omnicron Bilesdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bilesdon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.#KD2#
Bilesdon lands a left and a right that send Fujimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Bilesdon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Bilesdon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Bilesdon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bilesdon dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujimoto to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Bilesdon keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bilesdon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilesdon has Fujimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Fujimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilesdon has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bilesdon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fujimoto uses from the top position.
Bilesdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujimoto's guard. #REVB##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilesdon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Bilesdon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Bilesdon throws a head kick that Fujimoto semi-blocks. #CL2#
Bilesdon rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Bilesdon manages to pull guard.
Fujimoto is fighting to break Bilesdon's control of his arms but Bilesdon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilesdon is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Bilesdon stands and steps away. Fujimoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bilesdon.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilesdon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fujimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omnicron Bilesdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bilesdon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omnicron Bilesdon!
A relieved looking Omnicron Bilesdon 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: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Zemin scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Dixon misses with a body punch
and Zemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zemin prevents it. #BC#
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Zemin looks to land a body kick but Dixon moved away.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Zemin is pushing Dixon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon working aggressively here. #BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Zemin counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses #KD2#
and Zemin counters with a crisp one two that drops Dixon! Zemin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dixon to his feet! Dixon is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dixon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemin throws a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dixon misses.
Zemin cracks Dixon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dixon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zemin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dixon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego looks to land a combination. Norton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sobieskiego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton wants to clinch up but Sobieskiego keeps it at a distance.
Sobieskiego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieskiego circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobieskiego. #CL2#
Norton clinches up with Sobieskiego and pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton prevents Sobieskiego from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Sobieskiego lands a right hand.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Norton is trying to break free.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego is trying to drag Norton to the mat but Norton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Sobieskiego.
Norton has Sobieskiego pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobieskiego.
Norton stalling. #T2##BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the body.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieskiego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego has his takedown stuffed
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Sobieskiego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieskiego's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobieskiego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norton moves away from the strike by Sobieskiego.
Norton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab. Norton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton throws out a counter right but Sobieskiego avoids it with no problem.
Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Norton swings widly with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobieskiego tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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#
Sobieskiego misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
Sobieskiego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sobieskiego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Sobieskiego misses with a leg kick
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norton's head backwards.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook.#CL#
Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton. #BC#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norton blocks a low kick nicely.
Sobieskiego darts in looking for a takedown but Norton gets double underhooks and turns Sobieskiego into the cage.
Sobieskiego backing away here, and Norton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sobieskiego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Norton prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton has Sobieskiego pushed against the cage.
Sobieskiego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norton up against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Sobieskiego. #BC#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Norton tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton avoiding damage.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch. #T4#
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick, looking for Norton's leg but Norton calmly moves out of range.
Norton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego feints a jab promting Norton to slip. Sobieskiego then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Norton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Sobieskiego.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieskiego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobieskiego's knee momentarily.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobieskiego tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
Sobieskiego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice leg kick.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sobieskiego shoots for a double leg takedown but Norton sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieskiego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Nice shot lands for Sobieskiego.
Norton drops his hands momentarily and Sobieskiego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norton 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.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense.
Norton stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Norton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sobieskiego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a low kick, right behind Sobieskiego 's knee.
Sobieskiego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobieskiego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton throws a counter combo.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Norton moves away from the strike by Sobieskiego.
As Sobieskiego backs off Norton throws a huge counter combo but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobieskiego misses the target.
Norton only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Norton has closed the distance and engaged Sobieskiego in a clinch.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton trying to control the position but instead, Sobieskiego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norton into the cage.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieskiego being controlled against the cage.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norton receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Sobieskiego drops back down to his feet.
Sobieskiego is trying to stall. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sobieskiego breaks from the clinch.
Norton slips under a jab.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Norton misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
Norton fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a right to the head.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Sobieskiego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego fails to pull guard.
Sobieskiego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norton.
Norton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sobieskiego up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but Norton moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norton.
Good shot there by Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Sobieskiego there.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
Norton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.#CL#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton taking a breather.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobieskiego's knee momentarily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego catches Norton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sobieskiego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sobieskiego catches Norton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton needs to keep his hands up - Sobieskiego had a free shot at his head there.
Norton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sobieskiego is out of range and Norton settles back down.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
And Norton responds with a good body kick, but Sobieskiego manages to step out the way in time.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Sobieskiego is trying to pull guard but Norton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sobieskiego jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton is pushing Sobieskiego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego had his way with Edd Norton in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Sobieskiego misses the target.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Sobieskiego with that takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobieskiego looks to land a combination but Norton avoids it well. #CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Sobieskiego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is pushing Sobieskiego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Norton stalling against the cage.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton blocking some punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch. #T2#
Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton is leaning against Sobieskiego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton stalling in the clinch but Sobieskiego improves position.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego fails to pull guard.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sobieskiego gets control of Norton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sobieskiego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Sobieskiego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieskiego wants to control the position but Norton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Norton is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobieskiego, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Raak tries to move into range but Bosanac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bosanac lands with a right hand.
Bosanac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Raak misses the target.
Raak slips under a jab.
Bosanac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bosanac lands with a good body shot.
Raak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bosanac scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
It appears Raak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosanac tests Raak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac throws a low kick but Raak avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Bosanac misses with a lunging right hand
and Raak counters with a one-two to the body.
Raak ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Bosanac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raak finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosanac's head.
Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raak.
Bosanac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Raak saw that one coming.
Bosanac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raak blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Raak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosanac lands a body shot.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Bosanac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raak counters with a leg kick.
Bosanac throws a lazy right hand but Raak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Raak misses the jab.
Raak blocks a jab.
Raak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raak thuds his right hand into Bosanac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosanac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosanac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bosanac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bosanac.
Bosanac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosanac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raak.
Bosanac feints and then cracks Raak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raak down.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Raak moves into the clinch.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosanac is working for takedown but Raak is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Raak.
A head punch on the inside from Bosanac fails to land.
Raak has Bosanac pressed against the cage, preventing Bosanac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raak effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Raak.
Raak controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Raak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosanac misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
Raak tries to throw a body punch but Bosanac avoids it by throwing Raak back against the cage.
Raak managing to block the knees to the body from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raak tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
Raak stalling. #T4#
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Raak.
Raak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raak has Bosanac pressed against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body.
Raak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosanac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raak taking a breather.
Bosanac content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bosanac looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosanac can't find room to land a body shot as Raak controls the action.
Raak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Hjalmar Raak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raak ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Bosanac with a nice calf kick.
Bosanac throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Raak counters by clinching up.
Raak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raak gets through Bosanac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bosanac is trying to push Raak away but Raak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bosanac struggles to land a body shot inside as Raak controls his hands.
Bosanac tries to circle away but Raak has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Raak has picked Bosanac up - he's going for a ride! Raak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Raak slows the pace down in half guard.
Bosanac tries to roll over but Raak keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Raak seems to be working for a kimura but Bosanac defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Raak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bosanac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raak.
Well, if Raak 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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bosanac is trying to control but can't.
Bosanac is trying to control but Raak manages to pass to mount!
Raak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bosanac is looking to escape. #SUB#
Raak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bosanac is squirming around, avoiding Raak's attempts to control the action.
Bosanac can't escape the position.
Raak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bosanac tries to hold on but Raak pushes him away.
Raak content just to control the position here.
Bosanac is working to get back to half guard.
Raak trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Raak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bosanac is on top in guard.
Bosanac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bosanac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Raak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raak keeping moving, preventing Bosanac from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosanac throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Raak dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bosanac throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raak tries to clinch but Bosanac moves out of range.
Raak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
As Bosanac looks to move away, Raak throws a big counter combo but Bosanac just gets out of the way.
Bosanac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Raak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosanac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosanac throws a jab when Raak was well out of range.
Bosanac misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac looks to land a body kick but Raak moved away.
Bosanac takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bosanac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosanac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bosanac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bosanac keeps Raak at a distance using the push kick.
Bosanac misses the shot to the body.
Raak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bosanac misses with a few strikes there.
Raak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
Bosanac lands with a right hand.
Bosanac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raak punishes Bosanac's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosanac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Raak moves away from the strike by Bosanac. #T2#
Bosanac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosanac at a distance.
Raak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raak with a nice cross.
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosanac looks to throw the jab but Raak is out of range.
Raak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Raak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raak.
Raak stalling in the clinch.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosanac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosanac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raak has Bosanac pushed against the cage.#T3#
Bosanac missing with knees to the body.
Raak tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Raak.
Raak is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Raak for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Raak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raak slowing the pace effectively.
Raak lands a left hand.
Bosanac misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Raak breaks from the clinch.
Raak thuds his shin into the meat of Bosanac's side.
Raak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bosanac lands a body shot.
Raak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Bosanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosanac misses with the body kick
and Raak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bosanac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac swings widly with a right hand
and Raak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Bosanac misses
and Raak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bosanac missing with a left hand there. Raak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hjalmar Raak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bosanac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raak. Raak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosanac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bosanac thows a leg kick but Raak checks it
and Raak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosanac throws a leg kick
and Raak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raak scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hjalmar Raak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raak, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Harris cracks Norton with a nice body shot.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton stalling the fight.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
Norton takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norton up against the cage.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton throws a fast counter high kick but Harris manages to duck under it in time.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris misses with a hook.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Norton misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Norton feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris misses with the head strike.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris is working Norton over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Harris.
Norton tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.#CL#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Harris lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Harris blocks a body shot from Norton.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
Harris is working Norton over against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Norton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norton looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Norton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Norton prevents a body shot from Harris.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pushes Norton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Norton. #T1#
Norton is pushing Harris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Norton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
Harris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
Norton taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Norton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norton looking to stall.
Norton seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Norton's head. #T4#
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nortons head.
Harris taking a breather.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
Harris gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Norton blocks a body shot from Harris.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris works on Norton's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
Post fight, an emotional Raven Harris said 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024

#R1#
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Flanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Flanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flanders.
A jab from Flanders finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Flanders lands a front kick.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
enabling Flanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Flanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Flanders avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Flanders is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Flanders moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanders lands a front kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flanders counters with a leg kick.
Matsunaga looks winded!#T1#
Flanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flanders lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Flanders feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matsunaga sprawling to the canvas! Matsunaga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Flanders finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
We've been told by Flanders's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Flanders lands a right hook to the body.
Flanders cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.#KD#
Flanders sends Matsunaga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flanders is motioning to the referee to let Matsunaga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Matsunaga ducks into an uppercut from Flanders and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dallas Flanders!
An out of breath Dallas Flanders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024

#R1#
Polamalu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko throws out a powerful jab.
Polamalu slips under a jab from Naulakko.
Polamalu with a hook.
Polamalu cracks Naulakko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Naulakko falls to his knees and Polamalu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Polamalu!
After winning the bout, Rod Polamalu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024

#R1#
Legend Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Legend Jr blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Legend Jr tries to clinch there but Dupree circles away.
Dupree dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legend Jr. That did some damage!
Dupree lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dupree scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Legend Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Dupree pushes Legend Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree lands a leg kick that knocks Legend Jr off balance momentarily.
Legend Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dupree defends it nicely.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown but Dupree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dupree scores with a hook to the body. Legend Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Legend Jr takes one on the button.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
Legend Jr looks to clinch
and Dupree counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Dupree lands.
Dupree thuds a left hand into Legend Jr's body.
Legend Jr tries to clinch up
and Dupree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Dupree.
Legend Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dupree, as that shot connected.
Legend Jr finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Dupree's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Legend Jr falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024

#R1#
Mugshot lunges at Fujimoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujimoto's hand.
Mugshot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujimoto 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. #CUT2#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot 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.
Fujimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muggy Mugshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto misses with a head kick.
Mugshot tries to clinch there but Fujimoto circles away.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fujimoto walks into a jab.
Mugshot misses with an uppercut
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugshot throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimoto's shoulder, as Fujimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Mugshot jabs Fujimoto right on the nose. Fujimoto blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mugshot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mugshot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mugshot throws a series of punches but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mugshot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mugshot is looking to clinch but Fujimoto is avoiding it.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mugshot throws a lazy head kick
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Mugshot avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mugshot clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Mugshot lands a body shot.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Fujimoto takes one on the button.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Mugshot moves out of range.
Mugshot lands the left hand.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Mugshot.#T2#
Mugshot checks a low kick from Fujimoto.
and Mugshot counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fujimoto! He's just covering up as Mugshot starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muggy Mugshot!

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller shoots and misses
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weismuller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller fails with the takedown.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and P Cruz moves out of range easily.
P Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and P Cruz duly obliges.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
P Cruz with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but P Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from P Cruz! But no joy.#T1#
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
P Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
P Cruz throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
P Cruz blocks a head kick by Weismuller. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Donk. P Cruz catches Weismuller right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from P Cruz. #T2##BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Weismuller fails with the takedown
letting P Cruz counter with a right hand.
Weismuller shoots in for a double leg but P Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weismuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Weismuller gets tackled into the cage by P Cruz. P Cruz maintains the clinch.
P Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller throws a head kick but P Cruz moves out of range.
Weismuller misses with a head kick. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but P Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Weismuller tries to bum rush P Cruz with a series of wild strikes but P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
Weismuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
P Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weismuller up against the cage.
P Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
P Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
P Cruz is stalling here.
P Cruz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
P Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
P Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
P Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller dives in and grabs P Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. P Cruz pushes down on Weismuller's head and hops out.
A head kick by Weismuller misses
and P Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Weismuller backing up. Weismuller nods at P Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from P Cruz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller throws a series of punches but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
P Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Weismuller avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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#
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
P Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Weismuller in a clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
P Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weismuller will feel that in the morning.
Weismuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and P Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
P Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
P Cruz pushes Weismuller up against the cage in a clinch.
P Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weismuller is defending well for now.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
P Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
P Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from P Cruz misses.
Weismuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller shoots in but P Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and P Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.
Weismuller letting P Cruz take a breather here.
P Cruz stalling. #T2#
P Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weismuller up against the cage.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. P Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
P Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that P Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller tries for a takedown but P Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! P Cruz slams his shin into Weismuller's torso.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
P Cruz connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Weismuller. #T3##CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
P Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weismuller eats them both and turns towards P Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
P Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and P Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
P Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
P Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
P Cruz cracks a nice hook into Weismuller's ribs.
Weismuller dives in for a single leg takedown but P Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
P Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
P Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but P Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and pushes Weismuller back into the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from P Cruz. No joy for Weismuller on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from P Cruz misses.
Weismuller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from P Cruz.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz lands an overhand right.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
P Cruz lands the left hand.
P Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from P Cruz misses.
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller seems to have got his legs back now.
P Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
P Cruz rushes Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Weismuller
and P Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
P Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weismuller. Weismuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
P Cruz throws a counter combo.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller throws a head kick but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller shoots for a double leg takedown but P Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Weismuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
P Cruz stalling.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. P Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. P Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and P Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
P Cruz lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Weismuller.
P Cruz lands a right hand.
Weismuller being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
P Cruz instigates a clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
P Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
P Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller tries to bum rush P Cruz with a series of wild strikes but P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
P Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
P Cruz connects with the punch.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller wants a takedown but no success here.
P Cruz stalling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Weismuller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but P Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from P Cruz.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
P Cruz just leaning against Weismuller, taking a breather.
Ricardo P Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Weismuller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo P Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well P Cruz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo P Cruz!

Event: C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Dixon stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon postures up in O Malley's guard and throws a big left but O Malley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dixon throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Malley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon throws out a counter right but O Malley avoids it with no problem.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon looks to land a combination but O Malley avoids it well.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Malley at a distance.
O Malley throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Darren Dixon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from O Malley.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Malley tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Malley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Malley rather than just go for the knockout.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Dixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Jab by Dixon.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
O Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Malley ducks right into an uppercut from Dixon.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Dixon catches O Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Malley moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
A little feinted left hand from O Malley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Dixon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley throws a monster overhand right that drops Dixon! O Malley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Orel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naulakko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naulakko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naulakko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orel throws a shot from downtown. Naulakko moves away and avoids it.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orel misses with a hook to the body
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Naulakko misses the target.
Orel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Naulakko's belly button to the back.
Orel walks into a left hand.
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naulakko misses with a hook. Orel ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naulakko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naulakko throws a right hand that misses
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naulakko finds it's way round the side to connect with Orel's head.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Orel has managed to clinch. #T1#
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Orel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naulakko tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Naulakko back against the cage.
Naulakko can't break the clinch.
Orel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
The referee calls for Orel to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Orel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel stalling in the clinch.
Naulakko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Naulakko misses with the head strike.
Naulakko is trying to break the clinch but Orel has him pressed against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko digs a right hand into Orel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orel's gas tank. #T2#
Orel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel lands with a short shot to the head.
Orel blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulakko.
Orel blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko presses Orel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orel misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Naulakko.
Orel is breathing heavily.
Naulakko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a punch to the body.
Orel misses with a knee to the head.
Orel taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Naulakko misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naulakko lands with a light punch inside.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Naulakko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naulakko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
It looked like Orel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Orel.
Naulakko misses with a looping left.
Orel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naulakko's hands.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orel counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Naulakko walks into a straight right hand from Orel.#CL#
Orel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Orel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Orel scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orel is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naulakko is working Orel over against the cage.
Orel blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Naulakko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naulakko misses with the head strike.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Naulakko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Orel has closed the distance and engaged Naulakko in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naulakko throws out the jab.
Orel slips under a jab from Naulakko.
A punch combination from Orel misses.
Orel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naulakko swings widly with a right hand
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Orel is out of range.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orel tries to clinch but Naulakko is having none of it.
Orel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orel checks a leg kick.
Naulakko needs to keep his hands up - Orel had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut. Orel saw that one coming.
Naulakko throws a lazy right hand but Orel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orel throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naulakko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orel finds it's way round the side to connect with Naulakko's head. #T1#
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Orel is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orel slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orel throws a lazy right hand but Naulakko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naulakko takes a swing at Orel's ribcage but misses.
Naulakko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naulakko scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Orel throws a series of strikes that have Naulakko backpedaling.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naulakko walks into a straight right hand from Orel.
Naulakko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orel to score with a decent uppercut.
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orel.
Naulakko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko ducks right into an uppercut from Orel.
Naulakko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orel missing with a left hand there. Naulakko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Orel.
Naulakko throws a lazy right hand but Orel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naulakko.
Naulakko missing with a left hand there. Orel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naulakko cracks Orel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naulakko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orel counters with a left to the body.
Naulakko misses with a body shot
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Naulakko jabs at Orel's body.
Naulakko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab.
Naulakko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orel looks to land a right hand but Naulakko moved out of range.
Naulakko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Naulakko.#T3#
Naulakko throws a leg kick
and Orel counters with a nice uppercut.
Orel cracks Naulakko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Orel.
Orel misses with a hook
and Naulakko counters with a left and a right that stings Orel.
Nice defenses there by Naulakko.
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Naulakko with a jab.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko throws a big shot that misses.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Naulakko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Naulakko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orel is looking to counter punch.
Naulakko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Naulakko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orel scores with the left hand. Naulakko knows he should have avoided that one.
Orel throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orel.
Orel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naulakko blocks a jab.
Orel slips under a jab.
Naulakko lands a nice hook to Orel's body. Orel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naulakko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Naulakko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orel throwing a counter right hand but Naulakko manages to avoid it.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orel clobbers Naulakko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Naulakko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Naulakko misses with a straight left.
Orel tests Naulakko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut.
Naulakko swings for the body but Orel moves out of range.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orel throws a looping overhand right but Naulakko ducks down to avoid it.
Naulakko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naulakko on the side of the head.
Orel takes a swing at Naulakko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Naulakko.
Naulakko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orel ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel slips under a jab.
Orel is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Orel slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orel throws a shot to the body.
Orel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naulakko at a distance.
Orel swings for the body but Naulakko moves out of range.
Naulakko tried to score with a low kick but Orel checks it.
Naulakko misses with a body shot
and Orel counters with a stiff right hand.
Orel defending well as Naulakko loads up on a big left hand.
Naulakko throws a leg kick
and Orel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orel jabs Naulakko right on the nose. Naulakko blinks but takes it well.
Naulakko misses with an uppercut. Orel saw that one coming.
Orel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naulakko cracks a nice hook into Orel's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Naulakko slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naulakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naulakko scores with a jab.
Naulakko tries to land a front kick but Orel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orel throws a right hand that Naulakko ducks under and follows up with a left that Naulakko also avoids with ease.
Naulakko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naulakko moves away from the strike by Orel.
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Orel.
Naulakko jabs Orel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naulakko scores with a nice head shot.
Naulakko misses with a right hand
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Orel misses.
Orel scores with a jab to the body.
Orel misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Orel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naulakko.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Naulakko throws a body shot but no joy.
Naulakko ducks right into an uppercut from Orel.
Nice jab there from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a hook
and Orel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naulakko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Naulakko moves away from the strike by Orel.
Naulakko throws a hook but Orel blocks it.
Orel is looking to clinch.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orel manages to avoid it.
Orel misses with a hook
and Naulakko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Naulakko lands with an overhand left.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Naulakko is just out of range.#T4#
Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naulakko. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naulakko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orel was well out of range. Poor timing from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Orel is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orel works over Naulakko's head and body with a nice combination.
Naulakko throws a big shot that misses.
Naulakko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orel's head backwards.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naulakko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orel moves away from the strike by Naulakko.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Naulakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Orel.
I think Orel 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Smash Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Smash Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smash Machine won't allow Norton to sweep him here.
Smash Machine stays in close to Norton's body and controls the position.
Smash Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smash Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Smash Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Norton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Norton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smash Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Smash Machine, not yet.
Smash Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norton's guard. #REVR#
Smash Machine preventing the sweep.
Smash Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash Machine won't allow Norton to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smash Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smash Machine, into his guard. #REVB#
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smash Machine is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smash Machine preventing the sweep.
Smash Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Smash Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Norton wants to stand but Smash Machine is controlling the position.
Smash Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Smash Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smash Machine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Smash Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
Norton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Smash Machine drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norton takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine throws a series of punches but Norton moves out of range. #TD#
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norton is trying to defend but Smash Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Norton has one foot on Smash Machine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norton enables Smash Machine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Norton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smash Machine.#T1#
Norton misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Smash Machine jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Norton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norton has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Norton trying to control but Smash Machine is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smash Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Smash Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norton is aware though and is defending well.
Norton wants to control from the top but Smash Machine keeps moving. #SUB#
Smash Machine has his foot on Norton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norton works his way back into a safe position though.
Norton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clinch King Smash Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norton defends well.
Norton trying to control but Smash Machine is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smash Machine trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Smash Machine has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norton.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smash Machine looking for a takedown.
Norton avoiding damage.
Norton avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smash Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Smash Machine 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.

A close second round but Edd Norton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Smash Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Smash Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Smash Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norton tries to escape but Smash Machine is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton looking for a sweep but Smash Machine has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smash Machine controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB#
Smash Machine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Norton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Norton and Smash Machine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smash Machine wants to control but Norton is keeping him busy.
Norton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash Machine is controlling him well.
Norton is not content to let Smash Machine control the position.
Smash Machine laying and praying for a moment but Norton takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smash Machine controlling the action here.
Norton is looking for a sweep. Smash Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Norton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Smash Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smash Machine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smash Machine connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smash Machine throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.#TD#
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norton is trying to defend but Smash Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norton is trying to maintain the position but Smash Machine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Norton's thigh. Norton counters though and makes it back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smash Machine 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 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Dixon's head back.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dixon.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Joseph will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Joseph seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph slips a straight right by Dixon.
Joseph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph. #T2#
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Joseph is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Joseph with a hook.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a quick counter head kick but Dixon was just out of range.
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joseph cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it. #T3##CL#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Joseph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph lands with a hook. Dixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joseph lands a high kick!
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Joseph misses #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph!

Joseph throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph lands a jab to the head.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Joseph cracks Dixon with an open hand slap.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon scores with a three punch combo!
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Dixon slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dixon takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.#T4#
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Joseph slips under a jab.
Joseph lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joseph tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dixon sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Joseph lands an overhand right.#T1#
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Joseph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joseph takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph slips under a jab from Dixon.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Dixon misses. #CL#
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Dixon has Joseph pressed against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Dixon keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jihadi Joseph.
Well Joseph has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Knightley.
Knightley scores with a nice strike.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knightley checks it well.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knightley tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knightley to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Knightley saw it coming and moves away.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T2#
Knightley wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Knightley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knightley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Smith catches Knightley right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knightley. That one must have hurt.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knightley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith cracks Knightley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Knightley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Knightley's front leg but catches the back leg as Knightley tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knightley scores with a jab.
Knightley jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T1#
Knightley tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Knightley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Knightley throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Knightley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Knightley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Knightley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Knightley feints a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Knightley.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Knightley counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Knightley should have avoided that one.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Knightley scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with the body kick
and Knightley counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Knightley.
Knightley lands a jab to the nose.
Conrad Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith looks for the body kick but Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Knightley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knightley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Knightley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley avoids it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jcool gets tackled into the cage by Bosanac. Bosanac maintains the clinch.
Jcool wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bosanac is stalling here.
Good body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bosanac presses Jcool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jcool is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bosanac manages to break the clinch.
Jcool throws a combination that misses
and Bosanac counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bosanac lands a body shot.
Jcool takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bosanac is looking to slow Jcool down with leg kicks.
Jcool takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Bosanac.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jcool takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
A low kick lands for Bosanac.
Jcool takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosanac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jcool's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Leo Bosanac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosanac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Bosanac rushes Jcool and presses him up against the cage.
Jcool takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Jcool is rocked!
Bosanac lands a big right hand that drops Jcool! The killer instinct kicks in and Bosanac finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bosanac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Bosanac!
After the big win, Leo Bosanac made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rocket lands a lovely overhand right.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Rocket's legs.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocket swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Rocket jumps back.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga. #T1#
Rocket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocket slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Rocket lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Rocket sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocket moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Jab from Rocket.
Rocket checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Rocket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Rocket.
Rocket scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Matsunaga's head back.
A head kick by Matsunaga misses
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Rocket.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rocket gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocket won't allow it.
Matsunaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket keeps control of Matsunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rocket on the inside.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
Rocket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
Rocket tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocket smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Rocket looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsunaga!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocket tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsunaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocket lands a body shot.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Rocket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Rocket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tests Rocket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocket.
Rocket stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocket tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rocket.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Rocket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga cracks Rocket with a good jab.
Rocket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rocket closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsunaga quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Rocket's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Rocket postures up.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Rocket wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocket scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsunaga should have avoided that one.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rocket darts in and clinches Matsunaga up against the cage.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocket.
Rocket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Rocket lands a jab.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Rocket checks it.
Rocket catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocket to keep the fight standing.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga is trying to push Rocket away but Rocket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocket counters with a left to the body.
Rocket scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocket dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Rocket fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Rocket lands.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket rushes Matsunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocket.
Rocket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rocket as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Rocket. #BC2#
Rocket breaks the clinch.
Rocket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Rocket had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocket throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocket tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling the position.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Rocket is controlling him.
A short right from Rocket.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a body punch.
Rocket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head. #T2#
Rocket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Rocket.
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Rocket is working Matsunaga over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocket lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Rocket looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocket passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position but Rocket isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rocket has hold of Matsunaga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matsunaga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Rocket tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rocket wants to finish this one by submission but Matsunaga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocket. #SUB2#
Rocket is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matsunaga is surviving well by controlling Rocket's body position as best he can.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rocket takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rocket can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsunaga is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rocket goes for an armbar but Matsunaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matsunaga. #SUB#
Matsunaga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rocket is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsunaga, into his guard. #REVB#
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocket 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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