Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokane.
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kokane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kokane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Wein cracks Kokane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kokane looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokane misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein blocks a head kick by Kokane.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Kokane lands.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Kokane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
Kokane tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein is looking for the big counter here.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Kokane looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wein throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kokane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Kokane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Kokane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Kokane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.#T4#
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane 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.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Kokane misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a series of punches but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kokane checks it well.
Kokane moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kokane on the side of the head.
Kokane avoids the head kick by Wein.
It looked like Kokane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Kokane throws a right hand that Wein ducks under and follows up with a left that Wein also avoids with ease.
Wein cracks Kokane with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane 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.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Kokane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Kokane throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Kokane walks into a straight right hand from Wein.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Kokane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein pushes Kokane away with a front kick.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Kokane does no damage.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Kokane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kokane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kokane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kokane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokane is looking for a counter combo.
Kokane looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane lands an overhand right.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
Kokane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kokane's hands.#T4#
A low kick from Wein misses
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
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!
Wein thuds a left hand into Kokane's body.
Wein digs a good hook to Kokane's body.
Kokane swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein jabs at Kokane's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
It looked like Kokane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein thumps Kokane with a low kick.
Kokane throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokane doesn't seem phased though.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Wein scores with a hook.
Wein throws a body kick that misses
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokane misses with a body shot
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Kokane throws a combination that misses
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kokane throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease.
Wein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein thumps Kokane with a low kick.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Wein looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Nice defenses there by Wein.#T3#
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein cracks Kokane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kokane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokane.
Kokane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wein thinking.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane misses the body punch
and Wein counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein with a nice cross.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Kokane is out of range.
Kokane slips a straight right by Wein.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Kokane misses with the combination.
Wein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Kokane sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Kokane's leg but Kokane calmly moves out of range.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Kokane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kokane on the side of the head. #T1#
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kokane checks it well.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokane.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
A big left from Wein misses.
Kokane thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kokane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Wein. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein tries to land a body kick
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Kokane checks a low kick from Wein.
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein misses with a shot to the body
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Wein lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
That kick from Wein tenderised Kokane's leg. Kokane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kokane tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Kokane throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Kokane misses with a jab to the body
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Kokane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokane tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kokane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein feints and then cracks Kokane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokane down.
Kokane tries to clinch but Wein moves away
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein throws a lazy body kick
and Kokane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein lands with a nice body kick.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Kokane slips the punch.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Kokane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein. #T1#
Wein misses with an uppercut
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kokane misses the jab.
Kokane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Wein scores with a jab. Kokane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kokane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokane avoids the head kick by Wein.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
Wein throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him. #T3#
Wein slips a straight right by Kokane.
Kokane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kokane throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A big left from Kokane misses.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Kokane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a front kick that sends Kokane stumbling back into the cage.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokane throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane misses the jab.
Kokane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kokane blocks it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford slips a straight right by Kokane.
As Kokane backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Kokane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford blocks a jab.#T1#
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Kokane manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Kokane throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokane misses the target.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane lands a two punch combo.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one.
Kokane needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab. #T3#
Kokane throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford thuds a left hand into Kokane's body.
Kokane takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lunges at Kokane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kokane's hand.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokane misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Kokane defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kokane misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kokane - just one landing.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane scores with a head kick. Rutherford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokane connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokane throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane blocks it.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Kokane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kokane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Kokane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Kokane lands a jab.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Rutherford catches Kokane right on the button with a cross.
Rutherford jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Kokane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Kokane blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Kokane saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Kokane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kokane under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane slips under a jab.#T3#
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kokane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Kokane.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Kokane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford feints and then cracks Kokane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokane down.
Kokane slips under a jab.#T4#
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kokane moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokane lunges at Rutherford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutherford's hand.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Kokane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Rutherford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kokane manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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.
#R3#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kokane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokane checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford dips to his left and cracks Kokane with an uppercut!
Kokane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane looks to land a combination. Rutherford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Kokane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Kokane finds it's target.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Kokane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Kokane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kokane moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Kokane checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Kokane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Kokane didn't see that one coming.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him. #T3#
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kokane at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford backing away here, and Kokane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Kokane lands with a shot to the body.
Kokane lands with a cross.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kokane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutherford has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Kokane. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Kokane unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane feints a counter leg kick.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Kokane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Kokane.
Kokane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Kokane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kokane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kokane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford cracks the inside of Kokane's front leg.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Kokane.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Kokane misses.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kokane misses the target.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kokane throws a right and a left that Rutherford avoids nicely.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Kokane motions for Rutherford to come forward. Kokane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokane lands an overhand right.
Kokane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Kokane throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Kokane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Kokane lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Kokane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Kokane throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Kokane scores with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Kokane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Kokane is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kokane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Kokane moved away.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a nice leg kick.
Kokane looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
Kokane throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Kokane throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kokane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Donk. Rutherford catches Kokane right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kokane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
A nice side step and Kokane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutherford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: T180
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Coath tries to clinch there but Kokane circles away.
Coath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jerry Kokane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath cracks the inside of Kokane's front leg.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Coath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Kokane jabs Coath right on the nose. Coath blinks but takes it well.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Kokane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokane moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.#T1#
Coath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane scores with a nice strike.
Kokane lunges at Coath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coath's hand.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Kokane checks a low kick from Coath.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Coath throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice leg kick.
Coath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Kokane throws a right hand that Coath ducks under and follows up with a left that Coath also avoids with ease.
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.#CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokane lands a left hand.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokane.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath keeps control of Kokane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Kokane pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Good work by Kokane as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
Coath moves out of range as Kokane throws a body kick.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Coath saw that one coming.
Kokane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a double jab #CL#
and Coath counters by moving into the clinch.
Coath blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Coath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane'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#
Kokane looks to land a body kick but Coath moved away.
Jab by Kokane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coath.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Jerry Kokane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Kokane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokane misses with the combination.
Coath punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a low kick as Kokane jumps back.
Kokane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Kokane should have avoided that one. #T2#
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
Coath looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Kokane tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kokane swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Kokane throws a leg kick but Coath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane blocks a body shot from Coath.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Kokane slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane tries to land a leg kick but Coath saw it coming and moves away.
Coath wants to clinch up but Kokane keeps it at a distance.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Kokane. Beautiful body shot.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Coath counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokane blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coath will feel that in the morning.
Coath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kokane throws a body kick that misses
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coath checks a leg kick.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kokane tries to get set, Coath tries to push him back and clinch up but Kokane manages to avoid the attempt.
Kokane wants to land a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath misses with a double jab
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane throws a right and a left that Coath avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokane controls his hands. #BC2#
Kokane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Coath tenderised Kokane's leg. Kokane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coath looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Kokane throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coath.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.#T3#
Kokane can't break the clinch.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with some punches.
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Coath is rocked!
Kokane scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Coath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Coath seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokane slips a straight right by Coath.
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.
Some wild striking there from Coath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Coath.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coath.#CL#
Coath clinches.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath checks a low kick from Kokane.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Kokane tries to land a body kick
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane misses with a straight left. #T1#
Coath is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Coath counters with a quick kick to the body but Kokane blocks it.
Coath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Coath moves into range and clinches up with Kokane.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC2#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath catches Kokane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kokane. That one must have hurt.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Kokane lands a nice looking body kick.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokane scores with a nice right hand.
Coath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.#T4#
Coath missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
Kokane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokane misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coath tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokane. That's going to slow Coath down.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Coath throws a leg kick
letting Kokane counter with a right hand.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kokane throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Coath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coath tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.#CL#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath. #TD#
Coath ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coath no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coath trying to control but Kokane is working from the bottom.
Kokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kokane managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Kokane slams his shin into Coath's torso.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Coath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Kokane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.#T4#
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Coath lands a left hand.
Kokane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kokane fails to land.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Kokane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Jerry Kokane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokane is trying to push Coath away but Coath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: Syn 508 - Mood vs De Gaul
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane tries to clinch but Raven is having none of it.
Raven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Raven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Raven lands with a nice combination. Kokane backs away looking to recover.
Raven's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Raven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Kokane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kokane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven tries to bum rush Kokane with a series of wild strikes but Kokane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Raven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kokane.
Raven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokane off the cage and back into range.
Kokane misses with a combination
and Raven counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kokane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven scores with a sloppy right hand. Kokane should have avoided that one.
Raven connects with a body shot.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Raven clobbers Kokane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raven cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Raven does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Raven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raven misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raven. That's going to slow Kokane down.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt.
Kokane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raven throws a lazy body kick
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Raven saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Kokane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raven doesn't seem phased though.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Kokane counters with a crisp one two that drops Raven! Kokane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Raven to his feet! Raven is in big trouble!#ROC#
Raven is rocked!
Kokane circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Raven to the canvas! Raven doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kokane keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Kokane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 504 - Rocker vs Cabrera II
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli looks to clinch
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Kokane misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kokane there.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kokane tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli with a hook.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokane off the cage and back into range.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kokane's head backwards.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaunismieli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kokane on the side of the head.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kokane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kokane throwing a counter right hand but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Kokane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kokane walks into a jab.
Kokane throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a nice body shot.
Kokane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with an inside leg kick.
Kokane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaunismieli.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kokane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Kokane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Kokane avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kokane misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokane blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
A body shot lands from Kokane.
Kokane tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kokane. #BC#
Kokane breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a flying knee that drops Kaunismieli! Kokane dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
Jerry Kokane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford thumps Kokane with a low kick.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kokane misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Rutherford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kokane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kokane scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokane throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford scores with a hook.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokane doesn't seem phased though.
Kokane scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Kokane strikes.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane 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.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Kokane misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Kokane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford scores with a nice body kick.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutherford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Kokane's body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokane cracks Rutherford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
Kokane throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Kokane.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kokane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kokane.
Kokane slips a jab from Rutherford.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kokane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kokane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane'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#
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Kokane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane misses with a low kick.
Rutherford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rutherford scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Kokane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Kokane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Kokane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kokane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Kokane was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Kokane slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford wants to slow Kokane down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokane.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Kokane's head but Kokane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Kokane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kokane misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kokane takes a step back to recover.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kokane.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Rutherford. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Kokane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokane throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Kokane moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kokane has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Kokane steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Kokane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford lands a two punch combo.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Kokane.
Kokane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Kokane both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane avoids it easily.
Kokane with a nice cross.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Rutherford misses the jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Kokane didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane misses with a head kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick. #T1#
Kokane dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Kokane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Kokane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.#T2#
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane misses with a hook.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kokane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Kokane throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Kokane keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Rutherford is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks. #T4#
Rutherford takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokane.
Kokane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Kokane avoids them all with ease.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kokane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Rutherford pushes Kokane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kokane or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane jumps guard but Rutherford stands there with Kokane around his waist. Kokane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Kokane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane tries to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling the position.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Kokane working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kokane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokane controls Rutherford momentarily but Rutherford frees himself.
Rutherford stays in close to Kokane's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kokane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into half guard.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kokane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kokane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rutherford stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kokane wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Kokane.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokane blocks a jab.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutherford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Syn 499 - Donnelly vs Matus
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Kokane takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick from Raven.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven connects with a body shot.
Kokane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kokane scores with a head kick. Raven tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raven has been cut.
Kokane throws a head kick that misses.
Kokane takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Raven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Kokane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raven counters with a right hand to the body.
Raven throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Kokane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane jabs Raven right on the nose. Raven blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Raven moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
Raven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Kokane 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.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raven wants to counter the offense by Kokane and move into the clinch position.
Kokane takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kokane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
Raven tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raven misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a left and a right... And another left! Raven is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
Jerry Kokane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 497 -
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane misses with a hook
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy motions for Kokane to come forward. Boy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokane blocks a head kick by Boy.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Boy throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
A solid body kick from Kokane.
Beast Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boy connects with a right hand. Kokane shakes it off.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Kokane scores with a body shot.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
Boy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.#T2#
Kokane scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane misses with a shot to the body
and Boy counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Kokane.
Boy lands a two punch combo.
Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Kokane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy lands with an overhand left.
Boy connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Kokane pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokane avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Kokane digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokane lands a right hand.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kokane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boy throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kokane. Beautiful body shot.
Kokane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Boy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Kokane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane'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#
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jerry Kokane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Kokane.
Boy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokane.#CL2#
Kokane closes the distance and clinches.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokane.
Boy blocking some punches.
Kokane managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage. #T1#
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy blocking some punches.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Kokane lands with a light punch inside.
Boy working aggressively here.
Kokane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokane lands a right hand.
Kokane lands a left hand.
Kokane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Kokane works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Kokane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokane.
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Kokane blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kokane manages to break the clinch.
Kokane thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a big right hand! Oh Boy is in trouble here! Kokane follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
Our winner, Jerry Kokane, 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: Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokane.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with the combination.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Wein motions for Kokane to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wein ducks right into an uppercut from Kokane.
Kokane punishes Wein's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Kokane was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokane, right into the meat.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokane. Kokane obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a combination that misses
and Kokane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Kokane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Kokane connects with a jab.#T2#
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Kokane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokane tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kokane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane. #CL#
Kokane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kokane.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane. #T3#
Kokane tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short left from Wein. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane misses with a body punch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
A body shot lands from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane is looking for a takedown.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kokane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Wein moves away from the strike by Kokane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane scores with a hook.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Wein misses with a hook to the body
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein misses with a body punch
and Kokane counters with a left and a right that stings Wein.
Kokane checks a low kick from Wein.
Kokane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Kokane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Kokane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein. #BC#
Kokane breaks from the clinch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Jerry Kokane is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Wein.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane. #T3#
Kokane throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein slips under a jab.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Kokane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wein swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein dodges the punch combination from Kokane.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Kokane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kokane is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Kokane keeps Wein at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein checks a low kick from Kokane.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane lands a jab to the nose.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein misses with a body kick.#T1#
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Kokane steps away.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.
Kokane walks into a left hand.
Wein misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Wein connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane.
Wein slips under a jab from Kokane.
Kokane tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kokane counters with a one-two to the body.
Kokane lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Kokane shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wein thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Kokane clinches.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kokane.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kokane.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokane clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Kokane misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Kokane moves into the clinch successfully.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands a body shot.
Kokane has Wein pushed against the cage.
Kokane wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wein lands a left hand. #T1#
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wein blocking some punches.
Kokane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokane.
Kokane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
A left lands for Kokane.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokane is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokane scores with a shot to the body.
Wein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokane.#T4#
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kokane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Kokane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein cracks Kokane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kokane takes the fight into the clinch.
Wein blocks a body shot from Kokane.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Kokane moves out of range as Wein strikes.
As Wein tries to get set, Kokane tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane jabs at Wein's body.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Kokane saw it coming and moves away.
Kokane wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Kokane's torso.
Nice jab there from Kokane.
Wein lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Wein lands the left hand.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Kokane has Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein is trying to break free.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokane's elbow.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Wein misses with a body punch.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Kokane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane stalling in the clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein pushes Kokane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Kokane lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards. #BC2#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokane backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a lazy head kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Jerry Kokane.
I think Wein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilder Wein! Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 488 - Turpin v. Norton
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Kokane walks into a left hand.
Kokane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Kokane.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Kokane. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Kokane stalls. #BC2#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Perry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Kokane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perry blocks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perry, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Kokane. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane lands a jab to the nose.
Perry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kokane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokane.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kokane.
Perry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perry feints and then cracks Kokane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokane down.
Kokane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Perry.
Kokane misses with a wild combination.
Kokane throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perry finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perry is trying to stall.
Kokane is leaning against Perry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Perry tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokane controls his hands.
Kokane is trying to push Perry away but Perry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kokanes head.
Perry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Kokane misses with the head strike.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kokane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kokane's hands.
Perry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kokane's waist but Kokane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Kokane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perry at a distance.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Kokane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Perry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokane circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perry, right into the meat.
Kokane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perry throws a jab when Kokane was well out of range.
Perry blocks a jab.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Kokane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kokane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kokane takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kokane.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Perry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Kokane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kokane works Perry's body with a nice hook.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Perry moves away from the strike by Kokane.
Perry throws a push kick but Kokane slaps the foot to one side.
Perry lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Perry blocks a jab.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Perry.
Perry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Duane Perry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kokane throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Duane Perry has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Perry. That snapped Kokane's head back.
Perry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokane 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.
Perry works the jab nicely.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kokane lands a right hook to the body.
Perry misses with a looping right.
Kokane lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane lands a right hook to the body.
Kokane digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
Kokane punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.
Perry misses with a kick to the body
and Kokane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kokane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perry takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kokane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kokane misses.
Perry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kokane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perry on the side of the head.
Perry throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokane scores with a jab to the body.
Perry falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Kokane counters with a nice right hand that sends Perry toppling to the canvas! Perry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kokane finish him?!#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane throws a quick head kick that knocks Perry silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kokane is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerry Kokane!
In his post fight interview, Jerry Kokane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Duane Perry had this to say: 'TNAK ABOTT'.

Event: Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3
Date: Nov 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Kokane gets tackled into the cage by Vasilev. Vasilev maintains the clinch.
Vasilev missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Kokane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev misses with a body punch.
Kokane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasilev lands with a left to the head.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Kokane.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Kokane won't want to take too many of those.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Kokane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Kokane.
Kokane tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kokane.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane. #T1#
Vasilev working aggressively here.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kokane on the inside.
Kokane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasilev up against the cage.
Kokane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kokane.
Kokane tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Kokane misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokane.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action. #T2#
Vasilev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilev misses with a body punch.
Kokane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kokane presses Vasilev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vasilev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kokane managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
Kokane tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Kokane digs a right hand into Vasilev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilev's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasilev.
Kokane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Vasilev lands an uppercut.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasilev.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokane.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasilev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kokane.
Vasilev can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kokane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kokane - that landed with a thud.
Kokane trying to control the position but instead, Vasilev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokane into the cage.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kokane cracks Vasilev with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokane misses with some punches.
Vasilev misses with the head strike.
Kokane lands a shoulder strike.
Kokane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasilev's efforts to push away.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Kokane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kokane moves out of range as Vasilev strikes.
Kokane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasilev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Kokane.
Vasilev connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasilev misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Kokane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Vasilev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kokane misses with a hook.
Vasilev lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Vasilev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kokane counters with a body kick. #T1#
Vasilev jabs at Kokane's body.#CL#
Kokane closes the distance and pushes Vasilev back into the cage.
Vasilev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kokane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kokane breaks the clinch.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Kokane tests Vasilev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokane throwing a counter right hand but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Vasilev looks to throw the jab but Kokane is out of range.
Kokane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vasilev counters with a head kick. #T2#
Vasilev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilev misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a body kick that stops Vasilev in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane misses with a jab to the body
and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasilev throws a lazy head kick
and Kokane counters with a nice body shot.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Vasilev is rocked!
and Kokane counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vasilev! He's just covering up as Kokane starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
Jerry Kokane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Rocker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane lands a slapping body shot.
Kokane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kokane misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Rocker counters with a single leg into guard. Kokane didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocker works over Kokane with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Kokane is keeping the position.
Rocker 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.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kokane trying to control the position here.
Rocker pushes down on Kokane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kokane pushes Rocker off looking to stand but Rocker dives back in and keeps control.
Kokane is looking to improve his position.
Kokane wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rocker drops an elbow to the side of Kokane's head.
Rocker wants to control but Kokane is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kokane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokane's head.
Rocker trying to mount his opponent but Kokane defends it.
Rocker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kokane is pressing down on Rocker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kokane keeps moving.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocker throws an elbow that misses. Kokane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocker's guard. Nice move by Kokane!#REVR#
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kokane from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocker, not yet. #SUB2#
Rocker has an active guard here but Kokane has managed to pass into half guard.
Rocker manages to get to full guard.
Rocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Rocker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kokane has passed into half guard!
Kokane prevents Rocker from improving his position.#T4#
Kokane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocker controls his leg.
Kokane is looking to advance position but Rocker won't allow it.
Rocker trying to control but Kokane postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kokane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocker punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocker.
Rocker throws a leg kick
letting Kokane counter with a right hand.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kokane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocker.
Kokane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Kokane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
A cross from Kokane lands.#T1#
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Kokane blocks a jab.
Rocker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Rocker scores with a hook.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Rocker connects with a single shot there.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Kokane shows good takedown defense.
Rocker thumps Kokane with a low kick.
Rocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane dodges the punch combination from Rocker. #T2#
Rocker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Kokane. No joy for Rocker on that attempt.
Rocker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kokane moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocker lands with a nice body punch.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocker momentarily.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Rocker swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rocker throws a leg kick
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokane off the cage and back into range.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Kokane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rocker throws a solid leg kick but Kokane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocker.
Jab from Rocker.
Rocker with a poor takedown
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Jerry Kokane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.
A head kick by Rocker misses
letting Kokane counter with a right hand.
Jerry Kokane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.#T4#
Rocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokane.
Kokane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocker lands with an overhand left.
Rocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocker walks into a stiff left hand from Kokane.
Rocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokane.
Rocker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokane momentarily.
Kokane throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Kokane is looking to counter punch.
Rocker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body
and Kokane counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocker.
Kokane throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Kokane lands a head kick. Rocker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rocker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane moves forwards but Rocker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocker tests Kokane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocker can pounce on him.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Rocker misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokane checks a leg kick.
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a good, hard body kick but Rocker shrugs it off.
Kokane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rocker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kokane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocker throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
Rocker shoots in and drives through. Kokane sprawls well.
Kokane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kokane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker lands with a right hand.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocker scores with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kokane there.
Rocker moves out of range as Kokane strikes.
Rocker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rocker scores with a takedown into Kokane's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane wants to get back to his feet but Rocker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kokane keeps moving.
Rocker working some strikes from top position.
Kokane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rocker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rocker is looking to pass into half guard but Kokane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kokane is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kokane passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocker slips a straight right by Kokane.
Rocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokane.
Rocker misses with a body kick.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker misses with a hook to the body
and Kokane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocker really felt that one!
Kokane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kokane cracks Rocker with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane cracks Rocker with an open hand slap.
Kokane blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker tries a low kick but Kokane avoids it.#T1#
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Rocker is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a left to the body.
Rocker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rocker scores with a jab. Kokane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocker throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
Rocker throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Kokane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Kokane.#KD#
Kokane cracks Rocker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kokane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocker to stand back up!#ROC#
Rocker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokane finish him?
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane lands with a good body shot.
Rocker seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocker shoots in and drives through. Kokane sprawls well.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Kokane is out of range.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokane.
Donk. Rocker catches Kokane right on the button with a cross.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Kokane counters with a crisp one two that drops Rocker! Kokane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rocker to his feet! Rocker is in big trouble!
Rocker blocks a jab.
Rocker thuds his shin into the meat of Kokane's side.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Kokane lands a left and a right that send Rocker crashing to the mat, dazed. Kokane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kokane swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Rocker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Kokane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Rocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocker stands up over Kokane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rocker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokane has wrist control.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocker preventing the sweep.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Kokane keeps moving. #T4#
Kokane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rocker throws a strike but Kokane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kokane won't allow Rocker to sweep him here.
Rocker wants to hit a switch here but Kokane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rocker there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane had his way with Ricky Rocker in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Rocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Kokane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocker counters with an outside leg kick.
Kokane is looking to clinch but Rocker is avoiding it.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Rocker looks to land a left hand but Kokane moved out of range nicely.
Rocker looks to land a combination but Kokane avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokane.
Kokane misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokane lands with a good body shot.
Rocker thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kokane blocks a jab.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokane moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rocker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocker thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Kokane slips the punch.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Kokane throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker scores with a head kick. Kokane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rocker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kokane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker jabs Kokane right on the nose. Kokane blinks but takes it well.
Kokane wants to clinch up but Rocker keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Kokane.#T3#
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kokane throws out the jab.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokane tries to move into range but Rocker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Kokane is out of range.
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch lands to the side of Kokane 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Rocker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kokane to the ground. Rocker is now in Kokane's guard.#SUB#
Kokane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocker defends it easily.
Rocker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker is working Kokane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kokane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker! Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
Ricky Rocker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Little lands with a right hand.
Kokane looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Kokane stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kokane lands a jab.#CL2#
Little clinches.
Little tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane lands a shot to the body.
Kokane is trying to force a seperation but Little has the dominant position.
Kokane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokane's elbow. #BC#
Kokane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokane tried to score with a low kick but Little checks it.
Kokane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little throws out a powerful jab.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Little counters with a good, hard body kick but Kokane shrugs it off. #T1#
Kokane throws a right hand that misses
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little catches Kokane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane misses with a hook
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
A leg kick checked by Kokane.
Little connects with a solid leg kick.
Kokane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Little tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Little scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane lands a nice looking body kick.
Kokane connects with a right hand. Little shakes it off.#T2#
Little throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Little lands with a kick to the ribs.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Kokane throws a low kick but Little avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kokane.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Little scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kokane doesn't seem bothered though.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokane momentarily.
Little lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.#CL2#
Little clinches.
Kokane tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kokane lands a nice shot to the body.
Little tries to stall but Kokane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Little using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kokane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kokane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Little lands a body shot.
Kokane scores with a hook to the body.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kokane.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Little connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Little lands an uppercut.
Little lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Little crunches a lovely knee into Kokane's ribcage.
Kokane blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little throws a chopping leg kick but Kokane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Little misses.
Little changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Little saw that one coming.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Kokane misses with a looping left.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Little is looking to clinch.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omar Little will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kokane throws a jab when Little was well out of range.
Little throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kokane misses with a right hand
and Little makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Little lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokane momentarily.
Little rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little throws a front kick aimed at Kokane's knee but Kokane avoids it well.
Little misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Little tried to score with a low kick but Kokane checks it.
Omar Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokane jabs at Little's body.
Little is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Little misses.
Little takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1##CL#
Kokane darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.#BC#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane blocks the body kick. #CL#
Kokane clinches.
Little scores with a knee to the head.
Kokane blocks a body shot from Little.
Kokane prevents a body shot from Little.
Kokane gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Kokane avoids the damage to the body.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little is working Kokane over against the cage.
Little lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but Kokane blocks with his arms.
Little scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Little. #T2#
A body shot lands from Little.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Kokane avoids the damage to the body.
Kokane has had enough of the clinch but Little keeps him there for the moment.
Kokane is working Little over against the cage.
Omar Little seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokane prevents a body shot from Little.
Little missing with knees to the body.
Kokane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Kokane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little prevents Kokane from breaking the clinch.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Little throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kokane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Little lands a left hand. #BC#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little misses with a right hand
and Kokane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kokane swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little lands a nice looking body shot.
Little tries to clinch up but Kokane circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kokane misses the target.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Little.
Kokane feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Little wants to counter with a clinch but Kokane pushes him away.
Little takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokane cracks Little with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Kokane misses.
Kokane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts. #T4#
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kokane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Kokane throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Little looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Kokane misses with a hook to the body
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
Little throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokane keeps the fight on the outside.
Little connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
Little defending well as Kokane loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Little let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Little takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Little tries to clinch but Kokane moves out of range.
Little thuds a left hand into Kokane's body.
Little avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane. #CL#
Kokane has managed to clinch.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little lands a body shot in the clinch.
Little scores with a knee to the head.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Little misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Kokane blocks a body shot from Little.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokane tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little misses with some punches.
Kokane pushes Little back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokane lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kokane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokane lands a nice hook to Little's body. Little takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Little doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Little misses with a body kick.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Little tries to clinch but Kokane is having none of it.
Kokane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Little counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Little lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kokane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Kokane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokane lands a nice hook to Little's body. Little takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Little misses with a low kick.
Kokane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little staying out of range there.
Little takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokane throws a nice looking combination but Little bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Little scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokane throws a head kick that misses
and Little counters with a nice body shot.
Little misses with a straight right.
Kokane slips a straight right by Little.
Little avoids the body shot from Kokane.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane throws a right hand that misses
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Little throws a hook to the side of Kokane's head but Kokane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokane swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Kokane throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane sets himself, and Little steps forward looking for the clinch! Kokane avoids it this time.
Kokane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Little eats them both and turns towards Kokane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Little.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kokane.
Little moves away from the strike by Kokane.
Little throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
Little lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokane tries a low kick but Little avoids it.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Little tries to counter with a clinch but Kokane shakes him off and moves away.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kokane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Little counters with a good low kick that Kokane was not able to check.
Little fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Kokane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokane 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerry Kokane!
After the fight, Jerry Kokane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 467 - Hitman vs Rocker
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Hitman's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hitman scores with a nice head shot.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Rocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Rocker keeps it at a distance.
Rocker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rocker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker scores with a nice right hand.
Hitman misses with a looping left.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hitman defends well and Rocker ends up having to push Hitman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid body kick from Rocker. #T1#
Nice body kick from Rocker.
Rocker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hitman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hitman scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Rocker tenderised Hitman's leg. Hitman is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Rocker misses
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitman is out of range and Rocker settles back down.
Rocker throws a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Hitman blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman wants to clinch up but Rocker keeps it at a distance.
Hitman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocker.
Adolf Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.#T2#
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rocker cracks Hitman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitman lunges at Rocker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocker's hand.
Hitman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Hitman throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hitman defends it well.
Rocker connects with a leg kick. Hitman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Rocker. Those never looked like landing.
Hitman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hitman avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Hitman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocker.
Rocker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocker, right into the meat.
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Hitman is looking to chop away at Rocker's legs. #CL#
Rocker tries to keep at a distance but Hitman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Hitman on the inside.
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the cage.
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rocker breaks from the clinch.
Hitman tries to clinch but Rocker is having none of it.
Hitman moves out of range of the body kick.
Hitman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Hitman off balance momentarily.
Hitman throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Hitman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitman slips under a jab from Rocker.
Adolf Hitman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitman takes one on the button.#T4#
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
Hitman throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitman misses with a looping right.
Rocker misses with a low kick as Hitman jumps back.
Hitman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocker counters with a nice leg kick.
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocker throws a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
Hitman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hitman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocker throws out a leg kick but Hitman moves out of range and Rocker only half commits.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hitman throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rocker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitman's sensitive parts.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
Hitman throws a looping overhand right but Rocker ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hitman is able to avoid easily.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Hitman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker moves out of range as Hitman strikes.
Hitman scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker thuds his shin into the meat of Hitman's side.
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitman.
Hitman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Hitman needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hitman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
Hitman scores with the left hand. Rocker knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocker.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Hitman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hitman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hitman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rocker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
As Rocker looks to move away, Hitman throws a big counter combo but Rocker just gets out of the way.
Rocker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitman is out of range and Rocker settles back down.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rocker lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitman, as that shot connected.
Hitman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker lunges at Hitman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitman's hand.
Hitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hitman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hitman.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Hitman avoids it with no problem.
Rocker throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Rocker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rocker misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Hitman.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Hitman does it's job there.
Rocker cracks Hitman with a good jab.
Hitman throws a series of punches but Rocker avoids them all with ease.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rocker.
Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
It looked like Hitman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rocker.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitman misses with a body kick.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.
Rocker throws a nice looking combination but Hitman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Hitman stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Rocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker tries a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Hitman's head but Hitman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker throws a leg kick
and Hitman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitman misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
Rocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hitman finds it's way through Rocker's defenses.
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocker slips a jab from Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitman with a jab.
Hitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitman lands with a nice body punch.
Hitman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hitman checks a leg kick.
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
Rocker throws a low kick but Hitman moves out of range easily.
Rocker misses with a few strikes there.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocker shoots in and drives through. Hitman sprawls well.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Hitman.
Hitman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocker takes one on the button.
Rocker tries a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
Rocker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocker 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. #T2#
Rocker misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hitman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman lands a jab to the head.
Hitman misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitman scores with a shot to the body.
Rocker thumps Hitman with a low kick.
Hitman is looking to clinch but Rocker is avoiding it. #CL#
Hitman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hitman.
Rocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitman.
A short left from Rocker.
Hitman lands with a right to the head.
Hitman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocker. That's going to slow Hitman down.
Hitman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocker misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Hitman counters by clinching up.
Rocker scores with a shot to the side of Hitman's head.
Hitman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitman lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman tries a body shot but Rocker blocks it.
Hitman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
Hitman blocking some punches. #T4#
Hitman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
Hitman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker blocks a body shot from Hitman.
A short right from Hitman.
Hitman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Rocker lands with a light punch inside.
Rocker is trying to force a seperation but Hitman has the dominant position.
Rocker pushes Hitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Rocker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitman tries to work over Rocker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitman lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Adolf Hitman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hitman throws out a powerful jab.
Rocker moves out of range as Hitman throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hitman.
Hitman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Rocker looks to move away, Hitman throws a big counter combo but Rocker just gets out of the way.
Rocker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Hitman misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.#T1#
Rocker throws the kick towards the body but Hitman avoids it.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker tried to score with a low kick but Hitman checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Rocker there.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hitman instigates a clinch.
Rocker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hitman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hitman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
Adolf Hitman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocker tries to break the clinch but Hitman is controlling the position.
Rocker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitman.
Hitman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitman. #T2#
Rocker scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocker tries for a takedown but Hitman manages to get underhooks.
Adolf Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitman.
Hitman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Rocker.
Rocker wants to break free but Hitman has control.
Hitman tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Hitman back against the cage.
Hitman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocker.
Hitman misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Hitman. Beautiful body shot.
Rocker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitman tries to clinch but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocker misses with the combination. #T3#
Hitman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocker misses with a leg kick
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitman moves away.
Rocker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Rocker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Hitman saw that one coming.
Rocker throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitman.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Rocker tried to score with a low kick but Hitman checks it.#T4#
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocker misses the jab.#TD2#
Rocker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hitman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocker landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker wants to control from the top but Hitman keeps moving.
Rocker throws a strike but Hitman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rocker is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adolf Hitman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R5#
Hitman fakes the leg kick and cracks Rocker in the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hitman. Rocker shrugs it off though.
Hitman throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman works over Rocker's head and body with a nice combination.
Hitman throws a lazy body kick
and Rocker counters with an inside leg kick.
Rocker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitman.
Hitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hitman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hitman throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker works the jab nicely.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitman as he jumps to the side.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Hitman's shoulder, as Hitman tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitman checks a leg kick nicely.
Hitman is looking for a counter combo.
Hitman blocks a leg kick.
Hitman throws an off balance right hand
and Rocker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hitman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitman lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Rocker misses with an uppercut
and Hitman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitman under the eye.
That kick from Rocker tenderised Hitman's leg. Hitman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker punishes Hitman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Rocker misses
and Hitman counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Rocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitman doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Hitman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker. #T3#
Hitman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitman slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitman swivels and escapes.
Adolf Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitman.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Hitman avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Rocker scores with a head kick.
Hitman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rocker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Hitman moves out of range easily.
Hitman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocker.
Hitman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rocker misses with the combination. #T4#
Hitman lands with an uppercut that bounces Rocker off the cage and back into range.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Hitman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Rocker misses.
A clash of legs there as Hitman blocks the low kick.
It appears Hitman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Rocker thows a leg kick but Hitman checks it
and Hitman counters with a three punch combo that has Rocker backing up. Rocker nods at Hitman to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

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 Adolf Hitman.
I think Hitman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Rocker! Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ricky Rocker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 463 - Hurmio vs. Matus
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Strange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strange lands a right hook to the body.
Strange shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange tries for a takedown but Hitman circles away easily
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Simon Strange has been cut.
Strange dips to his left and cracks Hitman with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Strange.
We've been told by Hitman's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strange throws a combination. Hitman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Strange gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitman lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman takes a shot to the head.
Strange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strange trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hitman.
Strange throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hitman scores with a shot to the side of Strange's head.
Hitman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
Strange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitman. #T1#
Hitman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hitman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strange throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adolf Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Strange.
Strange fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strange misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strange shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Strange is rocked!
Strange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitman counters with an outside leg kick.
Strange is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitman finish him?
Hitman shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Strange takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hitman sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Strange bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolf Hitman!
Adolf Hitman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Simon Strange was interviewed post fight and said 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.

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