Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Cook scores with a jab.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook.
Cook misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cook forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel presses Cook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Steel prevents a body shot from Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook lands a left hand. #T2#
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cook looks winded!
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Cook.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook prevents a body shot from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel throws a big uppercut that drops Cook! More strikes from Steel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cook lies dazed against the cage as Steel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A very excited looking Jerome Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Cook cracks Lad with an open hand slap.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lad misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Lad slips a jab from Cook.
A little jabbing left from Lad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook avoids the body shot from Lad.
Lad looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lad throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Lad scores with a jab to the head.
Cook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook lands a leg kick that knocks Lad off balance momentarily.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook slips under a jab.
Lad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook misses with a body shot
and Lad counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Lad down.
Lad ducks under a wild hook from Cook.#T1#
Cook clobbers Lad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Lad pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook dodges an elbow strike from Lad.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lad.
Lad prevents a body shot from Cook.
Lad lands a right hand.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lad lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cook's brow.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook tries a body shot but Lad blocks it. #T2#
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Lad. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lad lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Solomon Cook's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Young Lad!
An out of breath Young Lad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Von Ver Huevan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Von Ver Huevan lands a glancing blow to the side of Cook's head.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Von Ver Huevan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook feints and then cracks Von Ver Huevan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ver Huevan down.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cook connects with a crisp jab.
Von Ver Huevan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ver Huevan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ver Huevan misses the target.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ver Huevan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cook.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook.
Cook misses with a right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ver Huevan throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cook! But no joy.
Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Ver Huevan, as that shot connected.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Ver Huevan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A punch combination from Von Ver Huevan misses.
Good exchange - Cook coming out on top.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ver Huevan to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Cook moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Cook takes a swing at Von Ver Huevan's ribcage but misses.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Ver Huevan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ver Huevan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ver Huevan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cook throws a head kick that Von Ver Huevan semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Cook takes one on the button.
Cook fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Ver Huevan in the body.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Ver Huevans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ver Huevan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Von Ver Huevan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ver Huevan.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook jabs at Von Ver Huevan's body.
Cook slips a straight right by Von Ver Huevan.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ver Huevan looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab. Cook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Von Ver Huevan takes one to the chin there.
Cook staying out of range there.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Cook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ver Huevan.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook misses with a leg kick.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan blocks it.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Cook gets a clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cook misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#The cut above Solomon Cook's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan pushes Cook back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cook looks winded!
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ver Huevan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Von Ver Huevan lands with a right to the head.
Cook blocking some punches.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ver Huevan lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Ver Huevan.
Cook misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here.
Von Ver Huevan lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Ver Huevan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Solomon Cook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Ver Huevan. That snapped Cook's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ver Huevan misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Cook's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Von Ver Huevan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ver Huevan misses the target.
Von Ver Huevan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Von Ver Huevan dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Von Ver Huevan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook with a hook.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Von Ver Huevan.
Cook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ver Huevan lands a lovely overhand right.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ver Huevan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
After the big win, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cook rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
Cook misses with a body punch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James tries for a takedown but Cook manages to get underhooks.
Solomon Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cook up against the cage.
Cook tries a body shot but James blocks it. #T3#
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James wants a takedown.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cook.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James wants to break free but Cook has control.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cook quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Cook is defending well. #ES#
Cook makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Solomon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cook wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Cook pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cook prevents James from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cook has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. James has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Cook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Cook.
Cook thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook misses with a body punch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solomon Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cook is defending well.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands. #T2#
Cook working aggressively here.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cook seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Cook digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James is breathing heavily.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Cook pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
James blocking some punches.
James prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cook.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cook fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD#
Cook catches James napping and connects with a big right hand that sends James to the canvas! #ROC#James is rocked!
Solomon Cook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has a closed guard, preventing Cook from standing up.
James is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from James.#T4##SU#
Cook decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cook thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cook! James is out on his feet! Cook rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - James is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! James is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.

Event: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Hop throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Hop moved out of range nicely.
Hop lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook jabs at Hop's body.
Hop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hop is able to avoid easily.
Cook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hop's head.
Cook throws a hook but Hop avoids it easily.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Hop's head back.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook keeps Hop at a distance using the push kick.
Hop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook throws a jab when Hop was well out of range.
Cook misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
A jab from Cook misses.
A little jabbing left from Hop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook is looking to score with low kicks.
Cook checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Hop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hop defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Hop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Handsome Guys Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Hop saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hop doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Hop has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Hop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook lands with a light punch inside.
Hop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Hop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hop. #T2#
Hop tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hop scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Hop backwards.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Hop's ribcage. Hop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hop scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hop.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Hop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hop lands a body shot.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cook misses with a body punch. #T3#
Hop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Hop misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cook.
Hop misses with a punch on the inside.
Hop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Hop.
Hop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook blocks a body shot from Hop.
Cook blocks a body shot from Hop.
Hop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Cook gets through Hop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cook misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hop throws a head punch that misses.
Hop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Hop.
Hop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hop misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hop.
Hop lands with a right to the head.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hop lands a shoulder strike.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Hop as the two fighters clinch.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hop.
Cook is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hop is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hop scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook prevents a body shot from Hop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hop.
Hop lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hop.
Hop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hop throws a wild body kick that Cook sees coming a mile off.
Hop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hop throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Cook misses #CL2#
and Hop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hop prevents a body shot from Cook.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Hop throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook prevents a body shot from Hop.
Hop misses with the head strike.
Hop is working Cook over against the cage.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Hop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hop blocking some punches.
Hop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hop throws a head punch that misses.
Hop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hop is working Cook over against the cage.
Hop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hop digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.
Hop lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hop.
Hop struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Hop lands a hook that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hop.
Hop works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Hop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hop cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Hop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Hop.
Hop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hip Hop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Cook is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hop.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hop throws a big uppercut that drops Cook! More strikes from Hop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cook lies dazed against the cage as Hop celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hip Hop!
Hip Hop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Orochi tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi with a nice calf kick.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Orochi ducks down to avoid it.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi misses with a kick to the body.
Cook has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orochi stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Orochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Orochi there.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Cook moves his leg out of the way.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Cook throws a front kick that sends Orochi stumbling back into the cage.
Cook throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Orochi throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Cook thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as Cook blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi misses the jab.
Orochi takes one on the button.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orochi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cook finds it's way round the side to connect with Orochi's head.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Orochi ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Cook coming out on top.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cook connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Orochi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cook misses
and Orochi counters with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Orochi lands a high kick!
Orochi jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
Cook throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook feints and then cracks Orochi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orochi down.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
It looked like Orochi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Orochi scores with a head kick.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Orochi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Orochi.
Cook clobbers Orochi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orochi catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Orochi lands a nice looking body shot.
Orochi wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi lands the left hand.
Orochi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Cook forces Orochi back against the cage and clinches.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook lands a left hand.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Orochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Orochi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cook connects with the punch.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook throws out a counter right but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
Cook misses the jab.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Orochi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orochi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orochi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orochi scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orochi defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Doppo Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orochi. Cook shrugs it off though.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Orochi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orochi throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
Orochi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orochi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orochi misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Cook - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target. #T1#
Cook takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Orochi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cook takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Cook misses.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Orochi.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orochi's hands.#T2#
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orochi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orochi.#CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
Nice shot lands for Orochi.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
Orochi lands a nice shot to the body.
Orochi lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orochi.
Orochi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
It looked like Orochi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Cook throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Cook misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orochi.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Cook.
Orochi thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
Nice shot lands for Cook.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Orochi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Orochi throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook slips under a jab.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.#T4#
Cook swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook with a nice calf kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Orochi there.
Cook misses with the body kick
and Orochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Orochi throws a low kick but Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Cook lands an overhand right.
Orochi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook throws out a counter right but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doppo Orochi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orochi throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action. #BC#
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Cook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Orochi.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
Orochi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Orochi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cook blocks a leg kick.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook thows a body kick. Orochi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orochi defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
You can see that Cook has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Orochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Cook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook prevents a body shot from Orochi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook blocking some punches. #T2#
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
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!
Cook gets through Orochi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orochi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook lands a body punch.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solomon Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orochi.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Orochi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Orochi - that landed with a thud.
Orochi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Orochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Orochi counters with a right hand to the body.
Cook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook cracks Orochi with an open hand slap.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Cook.
Orochi wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi lands an overhand right.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.#T4#
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orochi 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.
Orochi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook avoids the body shot from Orochi.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Orochi jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orochi.
Cook tried to score with a low kick but Orochi checks it.
Cook connects with a crisp jab.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Cook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi slips a jab from Cook.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Cook.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
James moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Cook throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Good shot there by Cook.
Cook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook scores with a hook.
Cook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cook scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson James has been cut.#TD#
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cook's half guard.

Cook makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good shot there by Cook.
Jab from Cook.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Cook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Cook sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cook to the mat! Cook manages to get full guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cook swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a double leg but Cook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cook continues to drive forward.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
A short right from Cook.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land. #TD#
James wants the takedown. Cook is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cook's guard against the cage.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James looking to pass the guard.
Cook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him. #T3#
James 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.
Cook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it. #ES2#
Cook wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Cook's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Cook pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cook scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Cook lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James works his way into full mount!
James with shots to the head and body - Cook looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cook is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.#SUB#
James has hold of Cook's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cook manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Cook with the inside leg kick.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James tries for a takedown but Cook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle, before Cook throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into James's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cook lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tyson James had this to say: 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.

Event: Savage MMA 5 Tokyo Takeover
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte fails to land the takedown.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Cook.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Delsarte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cook pushes Delsarte off and gets back to his feet.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Cook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Delsarte - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Delsarte. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook misses with a straight right.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cook misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Cook avoids the head kick by Delsarte. #T1#
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delsarte lands with a right hand.
Cook lands a lovely overhand right.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delsarte's head backwards.
Cook misses with a straight right.
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Delsarte throws a big counter combination but Cook scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solomon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Delsarte defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Cook. No joy for Delsarte on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.#T2#
Delsarte checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Cook.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Delsarte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good work by Delsarte as he checks the leg kick.
Cook stalks Delsarte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delsarte's face. Delsarte staggers backwards, shaken.
Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Cook slams his shin into Delsarte's torso.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Delsarte moves out of range as Cook strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Delsarte misses its target.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cook tries to get set, Delsarte tries to push him back and clinch up but Cook manages to avoid the attempt.
Cook throws out a leg kick but Delsarte moves out of range and Cook only half commits.
Delsarte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cook avoids it.
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Delsarte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Delsarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook wants to stand but Delsarte is controlling the position.
Delsarte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delsarte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delsarte prevents Cook from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delsarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Cook pushes Delsarte off and gets back to his feet.
Cook is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delsarte.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cook!
Delsarte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Delsarte walks into a left hand.
Cook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte clobbers Cook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Cook misses
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Cook throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Cook scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cook moves into the clinch.#BC#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Delsarte defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cook throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cook blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delsarte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Delsarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cook swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
A cross from Cook lands.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Delsarte misses.
Cook pushes Delsarte away with a front kick.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Delsarte. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook lands with a straight right. Delsarte didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Cook moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Delsarte goes down! Can Cook finish him!?#ROC2#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SU2#
Cook gets to his feet. Delsarte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Delsarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cook doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Delsarte crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Delsarte's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Solomon Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

Event: Savage MMA 3
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Lips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lips fails with a takedown attempt.
Lips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Phill Lips has been cut.
Lips needs to keep his hands up - Cook had a free shot at his head there.
Cook sizes up Lips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lips moves out of range of the body kick.
Lips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lips has time to react.
Cook throws an overhand right that drops Lips like a sack of potatoes! Cook dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: K1 ATTACK 02 Diego vs Cook
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diego pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cook lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Cook.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Cook looks winded!
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Cook's ribcage. Cook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Cook is rocked!
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Cook is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Cook with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Cook looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Cook get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Eight Limbs XXIII- Faltermayer
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Robbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Cook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Robbo moves out of range easily.
Cook slips under a jab from Robbo.
Cook misses with a leg kick
and Robbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Robbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbo.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Robbo. #T1#
Cook lands with a nice body punch.
Robbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Robbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbo.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robbo throws out the jab.
Cook misses with a kick to the body.
Robbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cook connects with the punch.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Robbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Robbo.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Robbo moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Cook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robbo scores with a jab. Cook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbo scores with a nice strike.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbo wants to clinch.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Robbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Robbo.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbo moves away.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Robbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbo connects with a right hand. Cook shakes it off.
Cook tries to clinch but Robbo moves out of range.
Robbo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cook jabs at Robbo's body.
Robbo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Cook.
Robbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
Cook throws a hook but Robbo blocks it.
Cook misses with an uppercut
enabling Robbo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook misses with a left hand
and Robbo counters with a straight right hand.
Robbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbo.
Robbo throws a chopping leg kick but Cook manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robbo is looking to chop away at Cook's legs. #T1#
Robbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Robbo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robbo! But no joy.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbo misses the target.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Robbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Robbo ducks down to avoid it.
Robbo throws out a powerful jab.
Robbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robbo lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Cook misses.
Robbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robbo under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Robbo takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Robbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbo misses with a low kick.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Robbo's shoulder, as Robbo tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Robbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robbo in his tracks.
Cook lands a leg kick that knocks Robbo off balance momentarily.
Robbo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robbo avoids the body shot from Cook.
A jab from Cook misses.
Cook throws a jab when Robbo was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Cook rushes Robbo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Robbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook works on Robbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Robbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cook looks to land a left hand but Robbo moved out of range nicely.
Robbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus Robbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Cook rushes Robbo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Robbo blocks a body shot from Cook.
Robbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbo prevents a body shot from Cook.
Robbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robbo blocks a body shot from Cook.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Robbo.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbo misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Robbo.
Robbo lands a body shot.
Robbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbo tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Robbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Robbo is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robbo scores with a hook to the body.
Robbo lands a body punch.
Robbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Robbo.
Robbo throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Robbo misses with an elbow strike.
Jesus Robbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cook seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robbo can turn it around.
Robbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Robbo is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cook misses with some punches.
Robbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook prevents a body shot from Robbo.
Robbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbo misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbo scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head. #T2#
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Robbo scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Robbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook misses with some punches.
Robbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Robbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbo.#CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Robbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robbo cracks Cook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Robbo closes the distance and catches Cook with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Cook is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Cook is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Cook is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Robbo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jesus Robbo!
A pretty intense looking Jesus Robbo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Eight Limbs XVIII - Milhouse
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doss takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Cook has Doss up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Doss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doss moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Cook drops his hands momentarily and Doss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doss looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doss lands with a hook. Cook tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cook slips under a jab from Doss.
Good standup being displayed there by Doss as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Doss scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Cook beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target.
Doss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
A little jabbing left from Doss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook drops his guard momentarily, allowing Doss to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Cook! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Doss takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dick Doss!
Dick Doss is the new heavyweight champion!
Dick Doss made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

Event: Eight Limbs XIV
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaeile.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Cook presses Bizihwaeile against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Cook.
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!
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook avoids the elbow strike from Bizihwaeile, against the ropes.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook lands a body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cook.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Cook has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook lands a left hand.
Cook tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook clobbers Bizihwaeile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Cook tries to bum rush Bizihwaeile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cook, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cook has Bizihwaeile up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Cook works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Cook.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Cook misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Cook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bizihwaeile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws out a powerful jab.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Cook misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook walks into a jab.
Bizihwaeile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Cook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Bizihwaeile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaeile throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Cook.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick nicely.
Cook cracks Bizihwaeile with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Bizihwaeile is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Bizihwaeile is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Bizihwaeile could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook! Solomon Cook retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Solomon Cook started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Fred Bizihwaeile stepped up to the mic, saying 'He slapped me I nap that.'.

Event: Eight Limbs XII
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull scores with the left hand. Cook knows he should have avoided that one.
Bull takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Bull slips a jab from Cook.
A quick step to the side and Bull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Bull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Bull as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Cook shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Cook slams his shin into Bull's torso.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Bull jabs at Cook's body.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Cook throws a leg kick but Bull moved away.
Bull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cook lunges at Bull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bull's hand.
Bull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook misses with a body shot
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Bull misses.
Cook now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bull's head backwards.
Cook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cook throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull digs a good hook to Cook's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull digs a good hook to Cook's body.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab by Cook.#T2#
Cook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bull.
Cook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Bull misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Bull swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Bull takes one to the side of the head.
Bull checks a low kick from Cook.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cook misses with a straight right.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Bull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cook under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Cook.
Cook wants to counter the offense by Bull and move into the clinch position.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Bull's knee but Bull avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Cook lands with an overhand left.
Cook slips under a jab from Bull.
Cook digs a good hook to Bull's body.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Cook avoids the body shot from Bull.
Cook wants to counter the offense by Bull and move into the clinch position.
Cook connects with a single shot there.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bull at a distance.
Cook moves away from the strike by Bull.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily. #CUT2#Jari Bull's cut is getting worse.
Cook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Bull throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Bull.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Cook rushes Bull and presses him up against the ropes.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bull slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cook.
Our sources have told us that Bull has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook pushes Bull back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cook lands a left hand. #BC2#
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bull at a distance.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook 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 Bull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Bull misses the jab.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jari Bull's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cook defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Bull finds it's target.
Cook misses with a body shot
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull cracks Cook with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Cook.
That kick from Cook tenderised Bull's leg. Bull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cook, as that shot connected.
Bull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cook's head.
Bull's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bull scrambles back to his feet.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook jabs at Bull's body.
Cook cracks Bull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Jari Bull's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull slips under a jab from Cook.#KD2#
Cook drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bull onto his butt! Bull pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Bull is rocked!
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Cook misses with a low kick.
As Cook backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cook tries to land a front kick but Bull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bull misses with a looping right.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook thuds his right hand into Bull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bull slips under a jab from Cook.
Cook is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cook slips a straight right by Bull.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Bull misses with a two punch combination.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD2#
Cook looks low and kicks high, catching Bull right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#KD2#
Cook drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bull onto his butt! Bull pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new heavyweight champion!
Solomon Cook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WKBC: Grandis Eventus
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook tries to score with a low kick but Cotto moves his leg out of the way.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto unleashes a big counter combination but Cook bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook lands a high kick!
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotto connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto tries a quick counter leg kick but Cook is wise to it.
Cook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cotto counters with a body kick that stops Cook in his tracks momentarily.
Cook 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. #CL2#
Cotto clinches. #T1#
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook looking to stall.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto presses Cook against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cotto lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye. #T2#
Nice body punch from Cotto - that landed with a thud.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
A short uppercut from Cotto. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cook is trying to stall.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cook avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotto.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto misses with a double jab.
Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotto throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cotto blocks it with crossed arms.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto tries to break free but Cook pushes him back against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Cook avoiding damage as Cotto throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cotto lands a good knee to the midsection. Cook won't want to take too many of those.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miguel Cotto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cotto lands a body punch.
Cook wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Cotto lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cotto!
Cotto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cook takes a step back to recover.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto scores with a head kick.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook'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.#R3#
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cook - the referee stops the clock and Cotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cook. Cotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cook slips a straight right by Cotto.
Cotto cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cotto stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Cook steps away.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Cotto does it's job there.#CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cotto rushes Cook and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cotto gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook avoids a kick to the body.
Cook tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Cook is rocked!
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Cotto counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Cook to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro lands a really nice looking cross but Cook seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Cook misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Turturro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Turturro's knee but Turturro avoids it well.
Cook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cook with the inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Turturro.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Cook.
A leg kick checked by Turturro.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook throws a right and a left that Turturro avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Turturro as he connects with a hook.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turturro. #CL2#
Cook rushes Turturro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turturro misses with a body punch. #T1#
Turturro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands. #BC#
Turturro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turturro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Cook works the jab nicely.
Turturro cracks Cook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Turturro throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turturro stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
Turturro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turturro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Turturro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Turturro's shoulder, as Turturro tries to avoid the shot.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cook looks to land a combination but Turturro avoids it well.
Turturro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook avoids the body shot from Turturro. #T2#
Cook works over Turturro's head and body with a nice combination.
Turturro takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook throws a counter combo.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro is looking to wear down Cook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turturro lands with a good body shot.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook walks into a straight right hand from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a hook.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turturro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Turturro gets tackled into the ropes by Cook. Cook maintains the clinch.
Cook effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook is looking to control Turturro's arms but Turturro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Cook. #BC#
Turturro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Turturro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Cook tries a quick counter leg kick but Turturro is wise to it.
Turturro moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turturro throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Turturro lands with a shot to the body.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Turturro lands an overhand right.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
Cook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turturro.
It looked like Turturro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turturro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lorenzo Turturro is winning the standup battle so far.
Turturro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Turturro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Turturro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Turturro.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Turturro connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turturro.
Cook avoids the body shot from Turturro. #T1#
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Turturro ducks down to avoid it.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook staying out of range there.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook moves out of range as Turturro strikes.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook throws a chopping leg kick but Turturro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turturro.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
Cook throws a leg kick but Turturro checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turturro lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Turturro connects with the punch.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Turturro takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Turturro digs a good body shot into Cook's ribs.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Cook defending well as Turturro loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turturro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Turturro is rocked!
Turturro misses the jab.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Turturro is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
Solomon Cook 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: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cook tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Cook there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto tried to counter with a leg kick but Cook avoided it.
Cook misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
A head kick misses from Cotto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.
Cook delivers a nice body kick.
Cook pushes Cotto away with a front kick.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cotto counters with a solid body kick.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Cook throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Cook backs away, Cotto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook presses Cotto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Cook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook tries to stall but Cotto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook avoiding damage as Cotto throws knees to the body.
Cook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cotto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cotto gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cook is leaning against Cotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto is trying to break free.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cotto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cook looks winded!
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cotto pushes Cook back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Cotto blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotto wants to land a leg kick but Cook is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cotto.
Cook moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cook looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cotto tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Cotto moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook misses with a body punch
and Cotto counters with a low kick, right behind Cook 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Cotto.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Cook throws a right and a left that Cotto avoids nicely.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cook.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cook. That did some damage!
Cook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
Cotto cracks Cook with a good jab.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Cook avoids it.
Cook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cotto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cook tries to land a body kick
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Cook was not able to check.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cook's knee momentarily.
Cotto throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Cotto is looking to slow Cook down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
Cotto thumps Cook with a low kick.
Cook tries to work over Cotto's front leg with a kick but Cotto checks it.
Cotto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotto misses the jab.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a low kick, right behind Cook 's knee.
Cotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Cook tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cook misses the body punch
and Cotto counters with a left and a right that stings Cook.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Cook saw that one coming.
Cotto cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Cotto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Cook moves into the clinch.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotto throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cotto counters with a leg kick.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotto.
Good work by Cotto as he checks the leg kick.
Cook misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook throws a series of punches but Cotto avoids them all with ease.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Cotto.
Cotto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cook. That one must have hurt.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Cook's knee but Cook avoids it well.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cook misses with a leg kick
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto lands a nice looking body kick.
Cotto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cotto moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Cook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cook is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotto is out of range and Cook settles back down.
Cotto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Cook misses with a hook
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cotto. Cook shrugs it off though.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Cotto.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto had his way with Solomon Cook in that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cook tries to land a leg kick but Cotto saw it coming and moves away.
Cook has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cotto.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Cotto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cook is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cotto slips under a jab from Cook.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Cook throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cotto throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook throws a series of punches but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto blocks a leg kick.
Cook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cotto checks it well.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a nice leg kick.
Cook scores with the left hand. Cotto knows he should have avoided that one.

Cotto gets a clinch.
Solomon Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Cotto lands a damaging elbow.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cook is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cook working aggressively here.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.

Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto connects with a looping right hand.
Cotto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
Cotto scores with a push kick.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Cotto.
Cook throws a lazy body kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
Cook misses with an uppercut
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Miguel Cotto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Rizalia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook cracks Rizalia with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Datu Rizalia has been cut.
Rizalia moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Cook connects with a high kick.
Cook throws a body punch but Rizalia moves out of range.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizalia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook lands a jab.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Rizalia had a free shot at his head there.
Rizalia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizalia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rizalia blocks a leg kick.
Rizalia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Rizalia.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizalia circles away.
Cook moves away from the strike by Rizalia.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Rizalia manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rizalia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cook at a distance.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Rizalia misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Rizalia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Cook. #T1#
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizalia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizalia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook has Rizalia pressed against the ropes, preventing Rizalia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rizalia tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Rizalia back against the ropes.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizalia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cook.
Rizalia lands a hook that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Rizalia wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Rizalia breaks the clinch.
Cook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Cook misses the jab.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizalia.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Rizalia moves out of range easily. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizalia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rizalia throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Rizalia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rizalia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rizalia's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizalia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizalia tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizalia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizalia misses the jab.
Rizalia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Rizalia misses with a head kick.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizalia.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Rizalia manages to avoid it.
Rizalia avoids the head kick by Cook.
Rizalia scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD#
Cook closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Rizalia crashing to the mat! Rizalia uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizalia tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Rizalia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Rizalia moves away and avoids it.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Datu Rizalia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Rizalia misses its intended target.
Rizalia looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook's corner calls for a 1-2. Cook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cook thuds his right hand into Rizalia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Rizalia's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Rizalia - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: Tua VS Cornell
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
Pitung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook with a hook.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook slips under a jab from Pitung.
Pitung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cook is able to avoid easily.
Cook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cook.
Cook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Pitung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cook's head backwards.
Cook takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Cook lands but Pitung takes it in his stride.
Pitung misses with a head kick.
Pitung looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Cook looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pitung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Pitung's knee but Pitung avoids it well.
It seemed like Pitung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Pitung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitung misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Cook. #T1#
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitung throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Pitung throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Pitung.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pitung just manages to avoid it.
Pitung connects with a body shot.
Pitung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitung.
Pitung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cook lands a leg kick that knocks Pitung off balance momentarily.
Cook tries to work over Pitung's front leg with a kick but Pitung checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Pitung 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Pitung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitung.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitung has time to react.
Pitung throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Pitung 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.
Pitung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cook throws a low kick but Pitung avoids it.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitung.
Pitung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook slips under a jab from Pitung.
Cook tries to land a front kick but Pitung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitung misses with a wild body shot.
Pitung cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Cook misses with a leg kick
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bang Pitung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook looks for the body kick but Pitung saw that one coming.
Cook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cook misses with a wild combination.
Cook avoids a kick to the body.
Cook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pitung is looking to clinch.
Cook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitung's calf.
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitung.
Cook lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitung off the ropes and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pitung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitung scrambles back to his feet.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook. #T1#
Pitung throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung lands a nice shot that snaps Cook's head back.
Cook throws a series of punches but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung misses with a straight left.
Pitung looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Pitung lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Pitung.
Pitung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook throws a leg kick but Pitung moved away.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitung.
Bang Pitung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitung throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitung.
Pitung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitung misses with a looping right.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.
Pitung defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
Pitung checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cook throws a solid leg kick but Pitung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cook.
Pitung scores with a hook to the body. Cook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Pitung.
Pitung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitung misses the target.
Jab from Cook.
Pitung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cook avoids the body shot from Pitung.
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 Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook scores with a nice strike.
Cook lunges at Pitung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitung's hand.
Cook gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Pitung counter with a right hand.
Pitung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Pitung tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook is trying to stall.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Cook. #T1#
Pitung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook tries to work over Pitung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitung controls his hands.
Cook gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook cracks Pitung with a nice body shot.
Pitung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitung can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pitung - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cook blocks a body shot from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pitung blocks an uppercut.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitung is keeping busy.#T2#
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pitung tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung prevents a body shot from Cook.
Pitung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pitung lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cook.
Pitung lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook misses with some punches.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Bang Pitung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cook blocks a body shot from Pitung.
Pitung blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bang Pitung.
Well Pitung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bang Pitung!
During a confident post fight interview, Bang Pitung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WKBC: 4 Kings
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Cook in the body.
Cook checks a leg kick nicely.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makarenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Cook blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makarenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Cook moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it. #T1#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Makarenko lands but Cook takes it in his stride.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Cook steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makarenko. That one must have hurt.
Makarenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Cook is rocked!
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Cook seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom! Makarenko lands a massive head kick that sends Cook crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Makarenko is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
A less than humble Cyril Makarenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Cook misses with a low kick.
Kinneas throws a chopping leg kick but Cook manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cook throws a nice head kick!
Kinneas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Cook avoiding damage.
Cook tries a body shot but Kinneas blocks it.
Kinneas blocking some punches.
Kinneas misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kinneas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kinneas defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinneas throws out the jab.
It looked like Cook was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas throws a body kick that misses.
Cook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cook is looking to chop away at Kinneas's legs.
Cook tries to land a front kick but Kinneas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cook lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Kinneas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kinneas.#T1#
Cook throws a lazy body kick
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cook, as that shot connected.
Cook is looking to score with low kicks.
Cook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kinneas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinneas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Kinneas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Cook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinneas.
Kinneas lands with a straight right. Cook didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Kinneas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinneas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook throws a right hand that Kinneas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinneas also avoids with ease.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Kinneas moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kinneas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas. #BC2#
Kinneas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cook is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Kinneas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinneas moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Kinneas feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Kinneas does no damage.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kinneas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinneas is just out of range.
Cook misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Kinneas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kinneas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cook's head.
Kinneas throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
As Kinneas backs away, Cook returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Kinneas tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kinneas throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook throws a big counter combination but Kinneas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Cook slips under a jab.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cook.
Cook is looking to clinch but Kinneas is avoiding it.
Kinneas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinneas lands a jab to the head.
Cook is looking to slow Kinneas down with leg kicks.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Kinneas blocks a low kick nicely.
Kinneas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kinneas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kinneas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinneas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Kinneas throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Kinneas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinneas.
Kinneas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kinneas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Cook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cook blocks a head kick by Kinneas.
Cook throws a big counter combination but Kinneas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kinneas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Kinneas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook tried to score with a low kick but Kinneas checks it.
Kinneas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cook tries to clinch but Kinneas is having none of it.
Kinneas cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kinneas under the eye.
A punch combination from Cook misses.
Kinneas slips under a jab from Cook.
Kinneas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cook throws a counter high kick but Kinneas was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kinneas misses with a double jab.
Kinneas looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kinneas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kinneas.
Kinneas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands a left hand.
Kinneas blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kinneas breaks the clinch.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinneas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinneas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cook looks for the body kick but Kinneas saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Cook scores with a nice strike.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick from Kinneas.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kinneas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Cook wants to slow Kinneas down by chopping away at his legs.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook tries to clinch but Kinneas moves out of range.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook.
Cook moves out of range as Kinneas throws a body kick.
Kinneas misses with a body kick.
Kinneas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kinneas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinneas moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
Kinneas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kinneas avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.
Cook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kinneas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Cook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Kinneas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kinneas.
Kinneas walks into a jab.
Kinneas misses with a body shot.
Kinneas looks for the body kick but Cook saw that one coming.
Kinneas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Cook - just one landing.
Kinneas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinneas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinneas throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinneas blocks a jab.
Cook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kinneas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.#T2#
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinneas.
Cook tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinneas avoided it.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinneas lands with a nice combination. Cook backs away looking to recover.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Kinneas moves away and avoids it.
Kinneas lands a leg kick that knocks Cook off balance momentarily.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Kinneas misses the jab.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Kinneas counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kinneas.
Kinneas jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Kinneas does no damage.
A lazy left from Kinneas finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
Kinneas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Irvine Kinneas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Cook lands a really nice looking cross but Kinneas seems unphased.
Cook misses with a low kick as Kinneas jumps back.
Cook sets himself, and Kinneas steps forward looking for the clinch! Cook avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook throws a head kick that Kinneas semi-blocks.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kinneas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cook is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Kinneas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kinneas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kinneas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kinneas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kinneas slips a straight right by Cook.
Jab by Kinneas.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas misses with a straight right.
Kinneas swings for the body but Cook moves out of range. #T1#
Kinneas throws a body kick that misses.
Cook scores with a nice body kick.
Kinneas moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Cook there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kinneas blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Cook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kinneas.
Cook throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kinneas clobbers Cook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kinneas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kinneas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinneas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinneas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kinneas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cook is trying to maintain a safe position but Kinneas gets an underhook and turns Cook into the ropes.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Kinneas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cook misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cook tries a low kick but Kinneas avoids it.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kinneas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cook scores with a jab.
Kinneas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kinneas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cook checks it well.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cook throws a low kick but Kinneas avoids it.
Cook moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKinneas.
Kinneas throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kinneas.
Kinneas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas throws a shot to the body.
Kinneas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cook 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 fourth round but Irvine Kinneas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinneas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kinneas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cook avoids the head kick by Kinneas.
Kinneas throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Donk. Cook catches Kinneas right on the button with a cross.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinneas.
Kinneas checks a leg kick nicely.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinneas manages to avoid it.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Kinneas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kinneas misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Kinneas sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kinneas misses with a head kick.
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kinneas.
Kinneas throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cook takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinneas blocks an uppercut.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinneas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kinneas as Cook tries to tie him up.
Cook blocking some punches.
Kinneas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinneas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kinneas fails to land.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Cook is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Kinneas breaks from the clinch.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kinneas to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kinneas thumps Cook with a low kick.
Cook throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Cook finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kinneas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Cook throws an off balance right hand
and Kinneas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinneas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cook. Beautiful body shot.
Kinneas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Kinneas connects with a jab.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Kinneas counters with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kinneas - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kinneas. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kinneas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Cook throws a leg kick but Kinneas moved away.
Kinneas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Cook was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kinneas 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvine Kinneas!
Irvine Kinneas is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Openweight GP:Grand Finale
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Cook avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva slips a straight right by Cook.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cook blocks it well.
Silva throws a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
Cook misses with a hook.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cook misses with a leg kick.
Silva cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Cook throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Cook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Cook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.#T1#
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Cook.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Cook.
Cook is stalling here.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva pushes Cook back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cook throws an elbow but misses.
Cook trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Cook lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cook blocks an elbow strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Cook misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cook takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook has Silva pressed against the ropes.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva throws a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Cook connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cook misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cook on the side of the head.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Cook misses.
Cook moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
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!
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Cook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cook's calf.
Silva connects with the punch.#T1#
Cook throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Cook moves his leg out of the way.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Silva throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Cook.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook with a knee to the head.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Cook trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva pushes Cook back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Cook has managed to clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cook is defending well for now.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cook tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cook lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?#T1#
Silva misses with a body punch.
Cook trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cook's brow.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cook on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Arnaldo Silva's cut even more.
Cook dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Cook is working Silva over against the ropes.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Cook.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook clearly takes 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#
Cook connects with a quick right hand that sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cook connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Cotto's defenses.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cook scores with a head kick. Cotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
Solomon Cook spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Tymonowicz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Cook throws out a head kick that Tymonowicz doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Tymonowicz crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Tymonowicz's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook cracks Tymonowicz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cook and Tymonowicz falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solomon Cook!
After the fight, Solomon Cook 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: WKBC 2: Semi Finals
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Cortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook lands a two punch combo.
Cortez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cook.
Cook throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cook.
Cortez 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.
Cook cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Cook lands a high kick!
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Cook throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cook is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Cortez's defenses.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Cortez.#CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortez misses the jab.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Cook's head back. #CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Cortez throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez lands a high kick!
Cook checks a low kick from Cortez.
Cortez tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cook thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Cook there.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cook.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Cook jumps back.
Cook throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Cook.
Cook catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Cortez is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
Cook half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cook scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.
Cook scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cook checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Cook clips Cortez with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Cortez a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cook scores with a leg kick.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Cook tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cook misses with the combination.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.#T1#
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook swinging wildly here.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cook moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Solomon Cook's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Cortez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juanito Cortez!
A relieved looking Juanito Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WKBC 1: The Beginning
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Kruglov throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Cook moved away.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook connects with a single shot there.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cook's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cook duly obliges.
Cook misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cook tries a knee to the head but Kruglov blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov misses with some punches. #T1#
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov. #T2#
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov trying to stall but Cook improves his position.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cook is defending well for now.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cook has Kruglov pushed against the ropes.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook misses with some punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cook throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cook.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov wants to stall.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov being controlled against the ropes.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Cook lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cook is keeping busy.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov tries to stall but Cook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook misses with some punches.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook. #T2#
Cook lands a right hand.
Cook is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook just leaning against Kruglov, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
A short left from Cook.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cook stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Cook pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Cook tries to tie him up.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Cook just leaning against Kruglov, taking a breather. #T1#
Kruglov throws an elbow that misses.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov takes a shot to the head.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cook.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook lands an uppercut.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Solomon Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Kruglov misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Cook tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AKT 12
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Tymonowicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cook connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Cook connects with a solid leg kick.
Tymonowicz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cook scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.
Cook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tymonowicz checks it well.
Cook jabs Tymonowicz right on the nose. Tymonowicz blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by Cook.
Tymonowicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cook can pounce on him.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Tymonowicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Tymonowicz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Tymonowicz.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tymonowicz misses with the head strike.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Tymonowicz avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tymonowicz misses with some punches.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tymonowicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cook tries to stall but Tymonowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Tymonowicz controls the action.
Tymonowicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz misses with the head strike.
Tymonowicz misses with an elbow strike.
Tymonowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tymonowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Tymonowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tymonowicz backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cook wants to stall.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tymonowicz backwards. #T2#
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Tymonowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Tymonowicz controls his hands.
Cook lands a left hand.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Tymonowicz.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Tymonowicz avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Cook avoids a wild elbow strike from Tymonowicz.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
Tymonowicz misses with some punches.
Tymonowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook avoids a wild elbow strike from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tymonowicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook lands a front kick.
Cook cracks the inside of Tymonowicz's front leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henryk Tymonowicz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cook, right into the meat.
Tymonowicz avoids the head kick by Cook.
Despite the aggression on Tymonowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook sizes up Tymonowicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tymonowicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tymonowicz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tymonowicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Tymonowicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cook throws a series of punches but Tymonowicz avoids them all with ease.
Tymonowicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Cook is predictable there
and Tymonowicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook tries to clinch there but Tymonowicz circles away.
Tymonowicz throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook lands a head kick. Tymonowicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
Cook scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Tymonowicz is rocked!
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cook connects with a quick right hand that sends Tymonowicz tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
A less than humble Solomon Cook misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RR 2.5
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams slips a jab from Cook.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Cook connects with the punch.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adams gets a clinch.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Cook avoids the body shot from Adams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Adams has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC2#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Cook scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook blocks a jab.
Adams throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Cook.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook stalling the fight.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Cook taking a breather.#T2#
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cook throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Cook throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range. #CL2#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Cook tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Cook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Cook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cook has Adams pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cook.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cook takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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 Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cook scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adams tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cook.
Cook working aggressively here.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Cook connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Cook working aggressively here.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Adams cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. #T2#
Cook tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Adams prevents a body shot from Cook.
Adams is trying to break free.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cook has Adams pushed against the cage.
Cook stalls.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Cook misses with the head strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cook tries to clinch there but Adams circles away. #CL2#
Adams forces Cook back against the cage and clinches.
Cook just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Cook is stalling here.
Cook gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cook lands a body shot. #BC2#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
James Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Adams. #T1#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Cook drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Cook lands a right hand.
Cook effectively controlling the action here.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook tries a body shot but Adams blocks it. #T2#
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cook.
Solomon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Cook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cook rather than just go for the knockout.
Cook thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
Cook lands a body shot.
Cook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cook throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
Adams tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adams takes a step back to recover.
Solomon Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cook!
Crunch! Cook slams his shin into Adams's torso.
Adams tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Cook!
A very excited looking Solomon Cook 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: AKT's Superstars 1
Date: Nov 21, 2019

#R1#
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Heidegger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cook throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick.
Heidegger throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Heidegger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cook. That did some damage!
Heidegger feints and then cracks Cook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cook down.
Heidegger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger needs to keep his hands up - Cook had a free shot at his head there.
Cook throws a head kick but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger misses with a low kick. #T1#
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Heidegger's shoulder, as Heidegger tries to avoid the shot.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Heidegger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cook takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Heidegger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heidegger misses with a kick to the body.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook jabs Heidegger right on the nose. Heidegger blinks but takes it well.
Heidegger misses with a low kick as Cook jumps back.
Heidegger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Heidegger misses with a looping left.
Cook cracks Heidegger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heidegger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Heidegger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Cook.
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cook quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heidegger.
Cook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heidegger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heidegger - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heidegger. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heidegger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heidegger.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Heidegger - just one landing.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Cook chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heidegger can pounce on him.
Heidegger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heidegger.
Cook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cook drops his guard momentarily, allowing Heidegger to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Cook! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Heidegger takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!

Event: RH105
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Cook tests Tchusuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk is looking to chop away at Cook's legs.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Tchusuk.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Cook. #CL#
Tchusuk tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Cook wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a right hand. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook blocks a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Cook misses with some punches.
Tchusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cook takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cook.
Tchusuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook wants to stall.
Cook pushes Tchusuk back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Cook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
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 Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook tries to clinch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cook misses with a hook
and Tchusuk counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Tchusuk has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cook takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Cook has Tchusuk pressed against the ropes.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cook's face. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Cook stalling in the clinch but Tchusuk improves position.
Cook will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tchusuk up against the ropes.
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Tchusuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the ropes.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Cook.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook throws a combination. Tchusuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tchusuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Cook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Cook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tchusuk's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Cook throws a leg kick
and Tchusuk counters with a two punch combo.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to clinch up but Cook circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Cook with a nice cross.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Cook throws a leg kick which misses Tchusuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tchusuk tries to avoid it.
Cook feints and then cracks Tchusuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tchusuk down. #CL2#
Tchusuk rushes Cook and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tchusuk as Cook tries to tie him up.
Tchusuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook is working Tchusuk over against the ropes.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cook is trying to maintain a safe position but Tchusuk gets an underhook and turns Cook into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH98
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukumatsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukumatsu just manages to avoid it.
Fukumatsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukumatsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook catches Fukumatsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fukumatsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Fukumatsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fukumatsu connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Fukumatsu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cook with a body shot.
Fukumatsu with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Fukumatsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook lands a high kick!
Fukumatsu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumatsu is just out of range.
Fukumatsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch but Fukumatsu is having none of it. #T1#
Fukumatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Fukumatsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumatsu throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Fukumatsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
Cook scores with a head kick. Fukumatsu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukumatsu doesn't seem phased though.
Fukumatsu misses the jab.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Fukumatsu takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fukumatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukumatsu.
I was talking to Cook's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fukumatsu or not.
Fukumatsu looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook lands with a light punch inside.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukumatsu lands a body punch.
Cook wants to stall. #T2#
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukumatsu backwards.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukumatsu.
A short right from Cook.
A right hand to the body from Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook trying to stall but Fukumatsu improves his position.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses with a knee strike.
Fukumatsu prevents a body shot from Cook.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu misses with a body punch.
Cook is working Fukumatsu over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Fukumatsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukumatsu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fukumatsu misses with a wild body shot.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook tests Fukumatsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumatsu avoids the head kick by Cook.
Cook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cook misses with the combination.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Fukumatsu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumatsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukumatsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook throws a jab when Fukumatsu was well out of range.
Fukumatsu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cook.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Cook rushes Fukumatsu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fukumatsu throws a head punch that misses.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Fukumatsu.
Cook gets through Fukumatsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Fukumatsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Fukumatsu is breathing heavily.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook avoiding damage.
Fukumatsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukumatsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Fukumatsu on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fukumatsu misses with a body punch.
Fukumatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Cook presses Fukumatsu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook stalling in the clinch.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cook prevents a body shot from Fukumatsu.
Cook gets through Fukumatsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook prevents a body shot from Fukumatsu.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukumatsu can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Cook.
Fukumatsu scores with a hook to the body.
Fukumatsu tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Fukumatsu back against the ropes.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Fukumatsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cook here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook lands an elbow just above Fukumatsu 's eye.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook scores with the left hand. Fukumatsu knows he should have avoided that one.
Cook is looking to slow Fukumatsu down with leg kicks.
Cook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cook rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukumatsu takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Fukumatsu loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Fukumatsu takes one to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook scores with a head kick. Fukumatsu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cook tests Fukumatsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Fukumatsu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumatsu misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Fukumatsu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Fukumatsu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
After the fight, Solomon Cook 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: RH90
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Cook there.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and pushes Chamba back into the ropes.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chamba avoids it.
Chamba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chamba lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Chamba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chamba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cook's brow.
Chamba throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chamba. #BC2#
Chamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chamba thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
Chamba throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chamba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chamba wants to clinch.
Chamba throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chamba moves away from the strike by Cook. #T1#
Chamba misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Chamba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chamba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Cook.#CL2#
Chamba gets a clinch.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cook takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Chamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chamba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chamba misses the jab.
Cook lands a high kick!
A head kick from Cook lands but Chamba takes it in his stride.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Chamba.
Chamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chamba misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Chamba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Chamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook.
Chamba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook jabs Chamba right on the nose. Chamba blinks but takes it well.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chamba misses with a body kick.
Chamba misses with a straight right.
As Chamba looks to move away, Cook throws a big counter combo but Chamba just gets out of the way.
Chamba avoids a kick to the body.
Cook scores with a jab. Chamba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cook misses the jab.
Cook sets himself, and Chamba steps forward looking for the clinch! Cook avoids it this time.
Cook throws a leg kick but Chamba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Chamba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chamba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cook takes a kick to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Cook blocks the leg kick.
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 Solomon Cook 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!
#R2#
Chamba misses with a wild body shot.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cook 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.
Chamba tries to clinch up.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chamba is looking to score with low kicks.
Cook lands a two punch combo.
Cook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
Cook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chamba loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chamba on the side of the head.
Cook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chamba. That did some damage!
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.
Chamba missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamba works the jab nicely.
Chamba tries to work over Cook's front leg with a kick but Cook checks it.
Nice cross by Cook.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Chamba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chamba blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook fakes the leg kick and cracks Chamba in the body. #T1##KD#
Cook looks low and kicks high, catching Chamba right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Chamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook. #CL#
Chamba gets tackled into the ropes by Cook. Cook maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chamba fails to land.
Chamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chamba scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Chamba avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamba can do to turn this around?
Cook looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook is struggling to control the position.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Chamba's ribcage. Chamba let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Cook lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chamba is trying to break the clinch but Cook is controlling him.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba.
Cook trying to stall but Chamba improves his position.
Chamba misses with an elbow strike.
Chamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook cracks Chamba with a nice body shot.
Chamba is breathing heavily.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chamba is keeping busy.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook pushes Chamba back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook lands a left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
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! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Cook staggers Chamba with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Chamba looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cook. #KD#
Chamba ducks into a a hook from Cook and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Chamba is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Chamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
Gilberto Chamba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chamba seems to have recovered his senses.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Cook cracks Chamba with a nice body shot.
Cook gets through Chamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chamba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cook lands a left hand.
Chamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chambas head.
Chamba struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #KD#
Cook breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Chamba with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Chamba looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Chamba get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Cook!
A very excited looking Solomon Cook 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: RH80
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Cook swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Cook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cook slips under a jab from Peterson.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Peterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook 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.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson misses with a low kick as Cook jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cook. Cook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Peterson misses the jab.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Cook's ribcage. Cook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Cook is trying to stall.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Cook looks winded!
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Peterson misses.
Cook lands with a cross.
Cook blocks a low kick nicely.
Cook misses with a looping right.
George Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peterson moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cook.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Peterson wants to land a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peterson momentarily.
Peterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cook.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Cook is breathing heavily.#T1#
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Cook didn't see that one coming.
Peterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cook tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Cook off balance momentarily.
Peterson with a hook.
Peterson lands a right and a left and another right! Cook goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Peterson!
Post fight, an emotional George Peterson said 'I want the fucking BELT! It's my time. Quality over quantity. If you want to win, knock the motha f***a out! '.

Event: RH73
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1#
Bitetti swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Bitetti throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
A jab from Bitetti finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
Bitetti walks into a stiff left hand from Cook.
We've been informed that Bitetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Bitetti dips to his left and cracks Cook with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook jabs Bitetti right on the nose. Bitetti blinks but takes it well.
Bitetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bitetti misses with a head kick.
Cook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook lands with a slapping head kick.
Bitetti misses with a hook.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bitetti just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cook digs a good body shot into Bitetti's ribs.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
Bitetti throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bitetti throws a lazy head kick
and Cook counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Bitetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cook throws a head kick that half lands.
Bitetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bitetti scores with the left hand. Cook knows he should have avoided that one.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Bitetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Bitetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Bitetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
A jab from Bitetti misses.
Bitetti avoids the head kick by Cook.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitetti throws out the jab.
Bitetti misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Bitetti throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cook moves out of range as Bitetti throws a body kick.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses.
Cook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Bitetti down.
Bitetti feints and then cracks Cook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cook down.
A head kick misses from Bitetti.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitetti.
Cook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cook punishes Bitetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Bitetti looks winded!
Bitetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cook steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Bitetti to the mat! Bitetti looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Cook is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Cook jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Solomon Cook!
After the fight, Solomon Cook 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: RH62
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Nukem avoids the head kick by Cook.
Cook cracks Nukem with a good jab.
Nukem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
We've been informed that Nukem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nukem connects with a solid leg kick.
Nukem walks into a stiff left hand from Cook.
Nukem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cook finds it's way round the side to connect with Nukem's head.
Nukem connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Cook slams his shin into Nukem's torso.
Nukem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cook.
A countering left hand to the body from Nukem misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cook, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nukem.
Cook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nukem misses with an uppercut.
Nukem with a hook.
Nukem tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Nukem's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Nukem throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Cook clinches with his opponent.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook pushes Nukem back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook pushes off an throws an elbow but Nukem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Nukem struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands. #BC2#
Nukem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook catches Nukem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nukem misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
Cook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cook cracks the inside of Nukem's front leg.
Nukem walks into a straight right hand from Cook.
A big right from Nukem misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Cook.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nukem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nukem wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Nukem moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nukem.
Nukem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Nukem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nukem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Nukem misses.
Nukem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #KD#
Cook looks low and kicks high, catching Nukem right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Nukem is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nukem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cook.
Cook scores with a decent looking hook.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cook lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nukem crumples to the floor! Cook milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH52
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Cook digs a good hook to Bandichoo's body.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Bandichoo blocks the leg kick.
Cook sizes up Bandichoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Cook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Bandichoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cook with a nice cross.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook throws a series of punches but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Cook scores with a nice strike.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cook throws a right and a left that Bandichoo avoids nicely.
Bandichoo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Bandichoo wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Cook is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Cook walks into a jab.
Bandichoo throws out a leg kick but Cook moves out of range and Bandichoo only half commits.
Bandichoo cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cook avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo punishes Cook's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandichoo is looking to wear down Cook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandichoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cook throws a series of punches but Bandichoo avoids them all with ease.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cook on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandichoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bandichoo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bandichoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cook throws a chopping leg kick but Bandichoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cook scores with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandichoo's head backwards.
Cook connects with a leg kick. Bandichoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 Taz Bandichoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bandichoo tries a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandichoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandichoo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cook throws a low kick but Bandichoo avoids it.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cook checks it well.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo connects with the punch.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Cook misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cook blocks the leg kick.
Bandichoo thumps Cook with a low kick.
Bandichoo 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.
Bandichoo scores with a leg kick.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Cook throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Cook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo cracks Cook with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cook will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Cook lands a front kick.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook connects with a high kick.
Cook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bandichoo tries a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Cook looks to land a combination. Bandichoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Cook clinches up against the ropes.
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!
Bandichoo wants to break free but Cook has control.
Cook is looking to control Bandichoo's arms but Bandichoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Bandichoo lands with a light punch inside.
Cook gets through Bandichoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bandichoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Bandichoo tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Bandichoo back against the ropes. #T2#
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Bandichoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bandichoo as Cook tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandichoo. #BC#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Bandichoo slams his shin into Cook's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
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 Taz Bandichoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandichoo's head.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Cook throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
Cook is looking to land body kicks.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Cook moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cook, right into the meat.
Bandichoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook walks into a left hand.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.#T1#
Cook misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandichoo stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cook. That one must have hurt.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Solomon Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandichoo's head backwards.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cook throws a right and a left that Bandichoo avoids nicely.
Cook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Cook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Bandichoo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cook.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Bandichoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Cook moved away.
Bandichoo scores with a nice right hand.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cook.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bandichoo tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandichoo in his tracks.
Cook throws a hook but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandichoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandichoo is looking to counter punch.
Cook throws a chopping leg kick but Bandichoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bandichoo cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Bandichoo tries a low kick but Cook avoids it.
Cook is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Cook.
I think Bandichoo 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RH46
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Bitetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Cook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
Bitetti throws out a leg kick but Cook moves out of range and Bitetti only half commits.
Bitetti thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
Bitetti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cook lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Cook there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitetti throws out the jab.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bitetti.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Bitetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitetti throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitetti 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. #CUT#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Bitetti throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Bitetti misses the jab.
Cook scores with a head kick. Bitetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook connects with a body shot.
Cook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bitetti misses with a body kick.
Bitetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook moves out of range as Bitetti throws a body kick.
Bitetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Bitetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cook plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bitetti.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bitetti in his tracks.
Bitetti scores with a leg kick.
Bitetti throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Bitetti misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cook has Bitetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Bitetti. #BC#
Bitetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cook.
Bitetti needs to keep his hands up - Cook had a free shot at his head there.
Cook avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Bitetti blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook throws a leg kick but Bitetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cook is looking to land body kicks.
Bitetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bitetti misses with a straight left.
Bitetti misses with a hook to the body
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bitetti takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cook clinches with his opponent.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Bitetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bitetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Cook lands with a light punch inside.
Bitetti blocking some punches.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
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!
#R2#
Bitetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bitetti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cook's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bitetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook misses with a combination
and Bitetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bitetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitetti throws a big shot that misses.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bitetti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bitetti looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cook delivers a nice body kick.
Bitetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bitetti with a body shot.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitetti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cook tests Bitetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitetti moves away.
Cook feints and then cracks Bitetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bitetti down.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Bitetti.
A head kick misses from Bitetti.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Bitetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cook looks to land a combination but Bitetti avoids it well.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bitetti throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Bitetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Bitetti walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bitetti is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RH33
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Basaev scores with a head kick.
Basaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basaev walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko jabs at Basaev's body.
Basaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Basaev stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Makarenko finds it's way through Basaev's defenses.
Basaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Basaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Basaev misses with a wild combination.
Makarenko throws a head kick that Basaev semi-blocks. #CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Basaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Basaev. Beautiful body shot.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Basaev moves into range and clinches up with Makarenko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Makarenko.
Basaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makarenko wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basaev.
Basaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
A short right from Makarenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basaev trying to control the position but instead, Makarenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Basaev into the ropes.
Basaev prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
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 Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Basaev moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Basaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Basaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Basaev's shoulder, as Basaev tries to avoid the shot.
Basaev throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
As Basaev looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Basaev just gets out of the way.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko takes a swing at Basaev's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev throws a fast counter high kick but Makarenko manages to duck under it in time.
Reed Basaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Makarenko swinging wildly here.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko throws a hook but Basaev blocks it.#KD#
Makarenko lands a front kick to the face, that drops Basaev to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#
The cut above Reed Basaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Basaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A head kick from Makarenko lands but Basaev takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Basaev is rocked!
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basaev! But no joy.
Basaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
Basaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Basaev misses the jab.#KD2#
Basaev clips Makarenko with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Makarenko a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basaev swinging wildly here.
Basaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Basaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Basaev - that will leave a mark!
Makarenko lands a head kick! #CUT#
Reed Basaev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Basaev scores with a head kick. Makarenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Basaev misses with a double jab.
Makarenko is looking for a counter combo.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Makarenko misses.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Basaev clinches with his opponent.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Basaev lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basaev misses with an elbow strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reed Basaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Basaev scores with a shot to the body.
Basaev throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Basaev avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Basaev moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Basaev rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basaev taking a breather.
Makarenko tries to stall but Basaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Basaev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makarenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Basaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Basaev wants to stall.
Basaev tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko lands with a right to the head.
Basaev presses Makarenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basaev tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a left hand.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Basaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basaev's gas tank.
Basaev tries a knee to the head but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Basaev avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Basaev stalling in the clinch but Makarenko improves position.
Basaev lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev. #T2#
Basaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reed Basaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Basaev lands a left hand.
Basaev is stalling here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev.
A nice left hand lands by Basaev.
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!
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Basaev.
Basaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makarenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Basaev.
Basaev misses with a knee to the head.
Basaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Basaev.
The referee calls for Basaev to work.
A short left from Basaev.
Basaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RH24
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Basaev misses.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Basaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bandichoo dodges the punch combination from Basaev.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Basaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Bandichoo steps away.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basaev unleashes a big counter combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Basaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses
and Basaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Basaev if he has to take too many more of those.
Basaev throws a right hand that Bandichoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandichoo also avoids with ease.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Basaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Basaev avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Basaev rushes Bandichoo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bandichoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Basaev.
Bandichoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev stalling in the clinch but Bandichoo improves position.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Basaev is controlling the position.
Bandichoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev looking to stall.
Basaev tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandichoo tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Basaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Basaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Basaev.
A frustrated look appears on Bandichoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandichoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Basaev is controlling the position.
Bandichoo lands a shoulder strike.
Bandichoo works on Basaev's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basaev.
Bandichoo misses with the head strike.
Bandichoo tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Basaev.
Basaev lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandichoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Basaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Basaev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bandichoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Basaev moved away.
Basaev walks into a left hand.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Basaev scores with a head kick.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Basaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandichoo with a body shot.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reed Basaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Basaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandichoo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Basaev throws a sloppy head kick and Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Basaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Bandichoo coming out on top.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Bandichoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Basaev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basaev throws a series of punches but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Reed Basaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandichoo digs a good body shot into Basaev's ribs.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basaev.
A nice side step and Basaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Basaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo misses with a two punch combination.
Basaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Basaev's knee but Basaev avoids it well.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Bandichoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandichoo circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Bandichoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo tried to score with a low kick but Basaev checks it.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Basaev avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basaev's sensitive parts.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses
and Basaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Bandichoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Basaev staying out of range there.
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!
Basaev blocks a head kick by Bandichoo. #T2#
Basaev lands an overhand right.
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Basaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Basaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
and Basaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bandichoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Basaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basaev staying out of range there.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandichoo digs a good body shot into Basaev's ribs.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Basaev moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo ducks right into an uppercut from Basaev.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bandichoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Basaev misses with a straight left.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Basaev moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Basaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Basaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basaev misses with the combination.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basaev throws a counter combo.
Basaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Bandichoo avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev throws a push kick but Bandichoo slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Basaev moved out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range. #T1#
Basaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Basaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Basaev was well out of range.
Basaev counters with a body kick.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Bandichoo.
Basaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandichoo. Bandichoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Basaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Basaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bandichoo backs off Basaev throws a huge counter combo but Bandichoo manages to avoid it all.
Basaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bandichoo can pounce on him.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Basaev throws a head kick but Bandichoo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Basaev unleashes a big counter combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo lands a right hook to the body.
Basaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandichoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Basaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basaev! But no joy.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Basaev duly obliges.
Bandichoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Basaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandichoo with a body shot.
Basaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandichoo. Bandichoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Basaev lands a nice shot that snaps Bandichoo's head back.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Basaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Basaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Basaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandichoo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Bandichoo!
After the big win, Taz Bandichoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Basaev throws a right and a left that Denille avoids nicely.
Basaev throws a body punch but Denille moves out of range.
Denille looks for a takedown but Basaev sprawls well.
Basaev moves out of range as Denille strikes.
Denille cracks Basaev with a good jab.
Basaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Denille has his takedown stuffed
and Basaev counters with a series of strikes. Denille will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Basaev closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basaev.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denille.
Basaev misses with a punch to the body.
Denille lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Denille. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Denille misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denille.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basaev.
Nice body punch from Basaev.
Denille swings wildly with an uppercut but Basaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Denille fails to land.
Basaev is leaning against Denille and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Denille - that landed with a thud.
Denille throws a punch but it's blocked by Basaev.
Denille can't find room to land a body shot as Basaev controls the action.
Basaev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Denille tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denille misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basaev.
The referee calls for Basaev to work.
Denille softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Basaev misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev effectively controlling the action here.
Denille swings wildly with an uppercut but Basaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Denille fails to land.
Denille lands a nice uppercut.
Denille misses with a punch on the inside.
Denille lands with a light punch inside.
Denille lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denille softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denille lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Basaev fails to land.
Denille misses with the head strike. #T3#
Denille tries to throw a body punch but Basaev avoids it by throwing Denille back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Basaev fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Basaev fails to land.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basaev slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Basaev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denille.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basaev.
Basaev blocking some punches.
Basaev tries a body shot but Denille blocks it.
Basaev blocks an uppercut.
Basaev blocks an uppercut.
Basaev lands a shot to the body.
Denille blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Basaev.
A head punch on the inside from Denille fails to land.
Basaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denille misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Denille throws a punch but it's blocked by Basaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basaev.
Basaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denille's elbow.
Basaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denille tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reed Basaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donson Denille.
Basaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Denille up against the cage.
Basaev tries to stall but Denille uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Basaev misses with the head strike.
Denille lands a shot to the body.
Denille lands a left hand.
Basaev trying to stall but Denille improves his position.
Denille lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denille makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denille lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denille.
Denille lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donson Denille will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Basaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basaev throws an off balance right hand
and Denille connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denille takes a swing at Basaev's ribcage but misses.
Denille tries a head kick but it misses.
Basaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denille feints a counter leg kick.
Basaev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille lands a jab to the head.
Denille throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Basaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denille stuns Basaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Basaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denille avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Denille throws a sloppy body shot
and Basaev counters with a solid body kick.
Basaev misses with a looping left.
Denille misses with a series of wild punches.
Basaev misses with an uppercut
and Denille counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denille throws a sloppy body shot
and Basaev counters with a big head kick but Denille shrugs it off.
Basaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basaev misses with a combination #TD2#
and Denille counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denille working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basaev's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denille is working Basaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Basaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Denille advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denille scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Basaev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Basaev has hold of Denille's hands but Denille slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Basaev has one foot on Denille's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Basaev lands a jab to the head.
Denille looks to land a right hand but Basaev moved out of range.
And Basaev counters with a quick kick to the body but Denille blocks it.
Denille throws a front kick that sends Basaev stumbling back into the cage.
Basaev throws an off balance right hand
and Denille makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Denille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denille tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denille 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 Basaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Basaev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Denille avoids it.
Basaev wants to clinch.
Denille shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed Basaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Basaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Denille misses with some punches.
Basaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Denille as the two fighters clinch.
Denille gets through Basaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Basaev trying to stall but Denille improves his position.
Basaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denille's elbow.
Denille has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denille lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Denille lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denille works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denille lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Denille turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Basaev sneaks out the side door and pushes Denille away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Denille with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denille.
Basaev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.
Donson Denille seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denille tries for a takedown but Basaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Donson Denille showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Basaev moves out of range as Denille strikes.
Basaev throws a combination that misses
and Denille counters with a nice body shot.
Denille misses with a head kick.
As Denille looks to move away, Basaev throws a big counter combo but Denille just gets out of the way.
Denille scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denille misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basaev.
Denille lands a nice hook to Basaev's body. Basaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denille. Basaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Denille shoots in but no luck this time.
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Denille is just out of range.#T1#
Denille digs a good hook to Basaev's body.
Basaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Denille tests Basaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denille misses with an uppercut.
Basaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denille is looking to chop away at Basaev's legs.
Basaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed Basaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Denille feints and then cracks Basaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basaev down.
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denille.
Basaev appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Denille misses with a straight left.
Denille listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses.
Donson Denille is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Basaev throws a sloppy head kick
and Denille counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Basaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Denille with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denille fails to land the takedown.
Basaev appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Denille throws a poor cross that misses
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denille misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Basaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denille.
Denille lands a leg kick that knocks Basaev off balance momentarily.
Reed Basaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denille with the counter takedown but Basaev avoids it easily.
Basaev throws a nice looking combination but Denille bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Denille tries to counter it with a takedown but Basaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Denille jabs Basaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Denille catches Basaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Basaev throws the left hand but Denille avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Denille takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Basaev throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Denille counters with a shoot takedown. Basaev fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Basaev kicks Denille off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denille avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denille works Basaev's body with a nice hook.
Basaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denille cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denille scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Basaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Basaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Basaev looks to land a right hand but Denille moved out of range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donson Denille!
Donson Denille looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'How does it feel getting your ass kicked by someone 50lbs lighter'.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Basaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gallagher.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Basaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basaev.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Basaev moves out of range easily. #CL#
Basaev closes the distance and clinches.
Basaev throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Basaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.
Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev tries to clinch but Gallagher is having none of it. #T1#
Basaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basaev moves away.#CL#
Basaev rushes Gallagher and presses him up against the cage.
Basaev leaning against his opponent.
Gallagher lands a knee to the body.
Gallagher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike.
Basaev tries to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Basaev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher digs a right hand underneath Basaev's ribcage. Basaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Basaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Basaev's ribcage.
Basaev is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallagher.#T2#
Basaev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Basaev has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Basaev lands a right hand.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Basaev moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Basaev moved away.
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gallagher misses with a head kick. #CL#
Basaev clinches with his opponent.
Gallagher landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Reed Basaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Basaev avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basaev.
Basaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Gallagher keeps control of Basaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Basaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Basaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Basaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Basaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Basaev.
Basaev is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Basaev looks to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Liam Gallagher!
Liam Gallagher 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.

Event: Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Glozman tries to clinch up but Basaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Glozman just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glozman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glozman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Glozman misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Glozman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Basaev blocks it.
Basaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Basaev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Glozman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Basaev's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev tries to throw a body punch but Glozman avoids it by throwing Basaev back against the cage.
Glozman missing with knees to the body.
Glozman lands a nice uppercut.
Basaev managing to block the knees to the body from Glozman.
Glozman lands a good knee to the midsection. Basaev won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glozman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev gets through Glozman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glozman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glozman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glozman. #T1#
Glozman landing knees to the body.
Basaev is breathing heavily.
Basaev dodges an elbow strike from Glozman.
Glozman lands an elbow that stopped Basaev in his tracks for a moment.
Glozman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glozman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glozman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Glozman.
Glozman scores with a knee to the head.
Glozman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glozman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Glozman digs a right hand underneath Basaev's ribcage. Basaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Glozman. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.
Glozman landing knees to the body.
Glozman misses with an elbow strike.
Glozman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Glozman lands an elbow just above Basaev 's eye.
A short right from Glozman.
Basaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glozman landing knees to the body.
Glozman lands a nice shot to the body.
Glozman pushes Basaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Glozman.
Glozman has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Basaev - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Glozman, and another! Basaev is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mitzi Glozman!
Mitzi Glozman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Basaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Basaev defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Basaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Basaev moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Basaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Basaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basaev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy counters with a body kick.
Basaev cracks Brophy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Basaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basaev. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Basaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Basaev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Basaev misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Basaev jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
Basaev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Brophy has been cut.
Basaev looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev.
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!
Basaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Basaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Basaev misses its intended target.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Basaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a solid body kick.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Basaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brophy at a distance.
Brophy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basaev with a nice cross.
Basaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Basaev throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range. #T3#
Brophy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Basaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Basaev throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Basaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Basaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
As Basaev backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Basaev misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy scores with a kick to the body.
Basaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Basaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Basaev.
Basaev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Brophy throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Basaev is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Glozman tries a head kick but it misses.
Glozman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basaev. #CL#
Glozman has closed the distance and engaged Basaev in a clinch.
Basaev taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basaev.
Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basaev is defending well for now.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glozman scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Basaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glozman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Basaev lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basaev.
Basaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Basaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Basaev is leaning against Glozman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glozman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Basaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Glozman takes a shot to the head.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Basaev.
Glozman lands a nice knee to the body.
Glozman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Basaev looks winded!
Basaev misses with a punch to the body.
Glozman is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Glozman.
Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Basaev as Glozman tries to tie him up.
Basaev misses with a body punch.
Glozman connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glozman throws an elbow but misses.
Glozman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basaev is defending well for now.
Basaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Basaev avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glozman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Basaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Basaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glozman tries to land knees in the clinch but Basaev avoids the damage to the body.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev lands an uppercut.
Glozman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Glozman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basaev's elbow. #KD#
Glozman drops Basaev with a big knee straight up the middle! Basaev is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Basaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Glozman.
Crunch! Glozman slams his shin into Basaev's torso.
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basaev.
Basaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Basaev.
Glozman slips under a jab from Basaev.
Glozman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Glozman.#T3#
Glozman looks to land a left hand but Basaev moved out of range nicely.
Basaev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Glozman moves into range and clinches up with Basaev.
Basaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Basaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glozman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Basaev digs a right hand into Glozman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glozman's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glozman.
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basaev lands an uppercut.
Basaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Basaev lands with a right to the head.
Glozman swings wildly with an uppercut but Basaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basaev dodges an elbow strike from Glozman. #T4#
Basaev misses with the head strike.
Basaev blocking some punches.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glozman connects with a knee to the head.
Glozman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Basaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basaev.
Basaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Glozman.
Glozman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Basaev throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
A short right from Glozman on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitzi Glozman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Glozman connects with a nice looking jab.
Glozman moves away from the strike by Basaev.
Mitzi Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Basaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Basaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glozman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glozman throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Basaev misses the jab.
Glozman wants to clinch but Basaev slips to the side
and Basaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glozman punishes Basaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Glozman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glozman misses the shot to the body.
Glozman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glozman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glozman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Glozman. #T1##CL#
Glozman rushes Basaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glozman with a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Reed Basaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Basaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Glozman looking to slow down the pace here.
Glozman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basaev throws a head punch that misses.
Glozman misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basaev.
Basaev has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Basaev blocks the elbow strike.
Basaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Glozman lands an elbow that stopped Basaev in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Reed Basaev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitzi Glozman!
A victorious Mitzi Glozman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 599
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Jabneel looks to land a body kick but Basaev moved away.
Basaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Jabneel swings widly with a right hand
and Basaev counters with a good low kick that Jabneel was not able to check.
Jabneel misses with a hook
and Basaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jabneel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Basaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basaev.
Nice uppercut lands for Basaev. That snapped Jabneel's head back.
Jabneel misses the shot to the body.
Basaev misses the jab.
Jabneel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Basaev defends it well.
Jabneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Basaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basaev avoids a kick to the body.
Basaev misses the jab.
Jabneel tries a low kick but Basaev avoids it.
It looked like Basaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Basaev lands a nice hook to Jabneel's body. Jabneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev lands a slapping body shot.
Jabneel looks winded!
Jabneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Basaev counters with a nice body shot.
Jabneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basaev.
Basaev lands a nice hook to Jabneel's body. Jabneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basaev throws a one two combo.
Jabneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev. #T1#
Basaev cracks Jabneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basaev moves out of range of the body kick from Jabneel.
Jucal Jabneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basaev cracks the inside of Jabneel's front leg.
Jabneel throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Basaev drops Jabneel with a beautiful combination! Jabneel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Basaev is looking for the KO!#KD#
Basaev cracks Jabneel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jabneel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Basaev finish him? #ROC#
Jabneel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jabneel's knee momentarily.
BOOM! Basaev lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jabneel. Jabneel tries to recover but Basaev is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jabneel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev 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.

Event: Syn 593
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Basaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basaev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gallagher staying out of range there.
Basaev misses with a low kick.
Basaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Gallagher. #CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes Basaev back into the cage.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basaev.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Basaev.
Gallagher lands a knee to the body.
Basaev cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Basaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Basaev throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Basaev tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Basaev back against the cage.
Basaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Basaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basaev's elbow. #T1#
Basaev is pushing Gallagher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Basaev as the two fighters clinch.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Basaev controls his hands.
Basaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Basaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Basaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev working aggressively here.
Gallagher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Basaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Basaev has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Basaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Basaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Basaev tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basaev throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Gallagher thows a leg kick but Basaev checks it
and Basaev counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Basaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Basaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Basaev checks a low kick from Gallagher.#T3#
Basaev scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one.
Basaev tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Basaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Basaev is just out of range.
Gallagher 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.
Basaev lands with a straight right. Gallagher didn't see that one coming.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basaev connects with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Basaev moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Basaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher misses with a hook to the body
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Basaev. That's going to slow Gallagher down.
A big right from Gallagher misses. #T4#
Basaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Basaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Basaev cracks Gallagher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Basaev moved out of range nicely.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Basaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Gallagher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gallagher defending well as Basaev loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher wants to slow Basaev down by chopping away at his legs.
Basaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Basaev punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher 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.
Basaev misses with a jab to the body
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Basaev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Basaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Basaev cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Basaev dips to his left and cracks Gallagher with an uppercut!
Gallagher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Basaev counters with a nice body shot.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Basaev throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basaev.
Basaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
Basaev looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Basaev throws a front kick aimed at Gallagher's knee but Gallagher avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gallagher keeps Basaev at a distance using the push kick.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev. #T1#
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Gallagher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gallagher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basaev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Basaev is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Basaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Basaev throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Reed Basaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Basaev slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Basaev.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Basaev.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basaev connects with a body shot.
Basaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Basaev lands a body shot.
Gallagher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basaev.#T2#
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basaev moves away.
Basaev takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Basaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Basaev is looking to counter punch.
Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Gallagher should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Basaev moves out of range easily.
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Basaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basaev looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Basaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Gallagher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Basaev doesn't seem phased though.
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Basaev in his tracks.
Gallagher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Basaev counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Basaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher is looking to clinch.
Basaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Basaev punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher throws a front kick aimed at Basaev's knee but Basaev avoids it well.
Basaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Basaev misses with a body shot.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Basaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Basaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gallagher.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gallagher. Basaev shrugs it off though.
Gallagher throws a leg kick
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher defending well as Basaev loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher pushes Basaev away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Basaev. #T4#
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Gallagher counters with a body kick.
Gallagher swings for the body but Basaev moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a nice body kick.
Gallagher is looking to slow Basaev down with leg kicks.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Basaev there.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher moves forwards but Basaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gallagher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gallagher.
Gallagher slips a jab from Basaev.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Reed Basaev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher throws a leg kick which misses Basaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Basaev tries to avoid it.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Basaev tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev misses with a double jab.
Gallagher throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev lands with a nice body punch.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Basaev misses.
Gallagher unleashes a big counter combination but Basaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Basaev takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallagher scores with a hook to the body. Basaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basaev.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Basaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Basaev. That did some damage!
Liam Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gallagher wants to clinch but Basaev slips to the side
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Basaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
Basaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Basaev counters with a leg kick.
Basaev cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Basaev throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Basaev punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Basaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Basaev pushes Gallagher away with a front kick.
Basaev misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Gallagher is predictable there
and Basaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Basaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Basaev slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Basaev fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Basaev lands.
Gallagher scores with a three punch combo!
Basaev is looking to land body kicks.
Basaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Gallagher throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Gallagher has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Basaev.
Basaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Basaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gallagher tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed Basaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Basaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher is leaning against Basaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Basaev prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gallagher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Gallagher.
Basaev blocks an uppercut.
Basaev blocks the elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev 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: GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Steigelmann takes a swing at Basaev's ribcage but misses.
Basaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann jabs Basaev right on the nose. Basaev blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann looks to land a right hand but Basaev moved out of range.
Steigelmann connects with a single shot there.
Basaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Basaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Basaev. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Basaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basaev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Basaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Basaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf.
Steigelmann works over Basaev's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from Basaev finds it's target.#T1#
Basaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basaev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Basaev! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Steigelmann is continuing to stall.
Basaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steigelmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steigelmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Steigelmann.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basaev. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. Basaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Steigelmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basaev checks it well.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Basaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that has Basaev reeling! Steigelmann follows up with more punches and Basaev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: gc173
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Pulu misses with a low kick as Basaev jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulu. Basaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulu tried to score with a low kick but Basaev checks it.
Pulu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Basaev defends it nicely.
We've been informed that Basaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Basaev looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.
Basaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev slips under a jab from Pulu.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Pulu.
Basaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulu.
Pulu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Basaev to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pulu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Pulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulu looks to land a body kick but Basaev moved away.
Pulu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Basaev under the eye.
Pulu avoids a kick to the body.
Pulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Basaev pinned against the cage. Basaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Basaev as he jumps to the side.
Basaev throws a lazy right hand but Pulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulu throws the left hand but Basaev avoids the punch easily.
Basaev lands a high kick!
Pulu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulu. Basaev shrugs it off though. #T2#
Pulu needs to keep his hands up - Basaev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Maki Pulu's cut is getting worse.
Reed Basaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basaev.
Basaev connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basaev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basaev scores with a body shot.
Pulu tries to land a front kick but Basaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulu throws out a leg kick but Basaev moves out of range and Pulu only half commits.
Pulu dodges the punch combination from Basaev.
Pulu wants to slow Basaev down by chopping away at his legs.
Basaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Basaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulu scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Maki Pulu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
and Basaev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pulu! He's just covering up as Basaev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev is the new super heavyweight champion!
Reed Basaev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Tupu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Basaev checks a low kick from Tupu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupu.
Tupu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Basaev defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Tupu lands a nice hook to Basaev's body. Basaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basaev looks to land a body kick but Tupu moved away.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Basaev, as that shot connected.
Tupu swings for the body but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Basaev moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev lands with a shot to the body.
Basaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupu, right into the meat.
Basaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basaev.
Basaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tupu. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.#T1#
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Tupu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Basaev swings for the body but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu misses with a head kick.
Tupu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Basaev throws a body kick that misses.
Tupu avoids the body shot from Basaev.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupu misses with a body punch
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
Basaev misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Tupu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Tupu lands a really nice looking cross but Basaev seems unphased.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu throws a lazy uppercut
and Basaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Tupu.
Tupu staying out of range there.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Basaev.
Basaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basaev is looking to wear down Tupu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tupu lands a lovely overhand right.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupu walks into a jab.
Basaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupu.
Tupu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Basaev.
Tupu lands a slapping body shot.
Basaev avoids the head kick by Tupu.
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.
Tupu throws a wild body kick that Basaev sees coming a mile off.
Basaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab by Basaev.
Basaev misses with a hook.#T3#
Basaev looks to land a right hand but Tupu moved out of range.
Tupu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basaev manages to avoid it.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Tupu.
Basaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
Basaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Basaev blocks the low kick.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Basaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basaev manages to avoid it.
Basaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Basaev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Basaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
Nice defenses there by Tupu.
Basaev stuns Tupu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupu throws a jab when Basaev was well out of range.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Basaev misses with an uppercut.
Tupu throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basaev.
Tupu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tupu with a nice cross.
Basaev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupu! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupu.
It looks like Basaev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tupu misses with a wild body shot.
Basaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupu throws a wild body kick that Basaev sees coming a mile off.
It appears Basaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupu takes one to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Basaev dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Reed Basaev is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Tupu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tupu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Basaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tupu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Basaev has worked his arm free - good work by Basaev! #SUB2#
Tupu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basaev can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tupu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Basaev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tupu but great work by Basaev.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Basaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tupu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Basaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tupu can't escape the position.
Tupu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tupu can't escape the position.
Tupu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Tupu is pressing down on Basaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basaev wants to stand but Tupu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tupu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Basaev's guard. #REVB#
Basaev trying to control the position here.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tupu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Poto Tupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Basaev scores with a jab to the head.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Tupu lands a jab to Basaev's midsection.
Tupu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupu misses with a low kick as Basaev jumps back.
A head kick misses from Tupu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Basaev.
Tupu ducks under a wild hook from Basaev.
Tupu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basaev momentarily.
Basaev takes a swing at Tupu's ribcage but misses.
Basaev leaves Tupu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Tupu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Basaev's hands.
Tupu throws a leg kick
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
Basaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Basaev scores with a kick to the body.
Tupu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Basaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Basaev lands the left hand.
A low kick from Tupu is predictable there
and Basaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Tupu is rocked!
Tupu blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Tupu is still on wobbly legs! Can Basaev finish him?
Tupu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Basaev. Tupu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Basaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Basaev!
A victorious Reed Basaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: USFC 156
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Basaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorn swinging wildly here.
Dorn throws a leg kick
and Basaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Basaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dorn throws a series of punches but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev with the counter takedown but Dorn avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Basaev.
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorn is just out of range.
Dorn throws a lazy head kick
and Basaev counters with a three punch combo that has Dorn backing up. Dorn nods at Basaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev looks to land a left hand but Dorn moved out of range nicely.
Dorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basaev is able to avoid easily.
Dorn wants to clinch.
Dorn lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev tries to land a front kick but Dorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.#T1#
Dorn stuns Basaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dorn misses with an uppercut. Basaev saw that one coming.
Basaev lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Basaev has closed the distance and engaged Dorn in a clinch. #BC#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basaev connects with a high kick.
Dorn tries to score with a low kick but Basaev moves his leg out of the way.
Dorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Basaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dorn.
Basaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Basaev thuds his right hand into Dorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Basaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn misses with a two punch combination.
Basaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Dorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basaev lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dorn.
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dorn is breathing heavily.
Basaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Basaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Basaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorn's hands.
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Basaev misses.
Dorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Basaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorn scrambles back to his feet.
Basaev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Basaev circles away.
Basaev slips a straight right by Dorn.
Dorn throws the left hand but Basaev avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Dorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev counters with a body kick.
Dorn misses with a combination
and Basaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basaev lands with a straight right. Dorn didn't see that one coming.
A left and a right from Basaev both land. Nice combination.
Dorn darts in trying to clinch
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorn loads up on a big right hand but Basaev slips the punch.
Basaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dorn missing with a left hand there. Basaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basaev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Basaev lands with a nice body kick.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
Basaev swings for the body but Dorn moves out of range.
Basaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basaev lands a really nice looking cross but Dorn seems unphased.
Dorn tries to clinch up.
Dorn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basaev.#T4#
Dorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Dorn tries to clinch up but Basaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Basaev looks to land a right hand but Dorn moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorn.
Dorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Basaev instigates a clinch.
Basaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Basaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Basaev has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Basaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Basaev keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Dorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basaev scores with a jab. Dorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Basaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Basaev moves out of range as Dorn strikes.
Basaev misses with a shot to the body
letting Dorn counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dorn darts in and clinches Basaev up against the cage.
Basaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Basaev has double underhooks.
Dorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Basaev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn is trying to break free.
Basaev is working Dorn over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Basaev lands with a right to the head.
Basaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Basaev keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basaev.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Basaev fails to land.
Basaev has Dorn pressed against the cage, preventing Dorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Basaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Basaev.
Dorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basaev has him pressed against the cage.
Basaev tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Basaev - that landed with a thud.
Basaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basaev has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basaev scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Basaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev misses with some punches.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Dorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Basaev won't allow it.
Basaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Basaev lands a body shot.
Dorn blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorn blocks a body shot from Basaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Basaev.
Basaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Basaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Reed Basaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Basaev lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Basaev.
Basaev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Basaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Basaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Dorn missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Basaev.
A short right from Basaev. #T3#
A short left from Basaev.
Basaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Basaev misses with some punches.
Dorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basaev has him pressed against the cage.
Dorn tries to circle away but Basaev has him pinned against the cage.
Basaev blocking some punches.
Basaev works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Basaev lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basaev.
Still in the clinch, Basaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD2#
Basaev drops Dorn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dorn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dorn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basaev pushes Dorn against the cage. Basaev is working some dirty boxing. Basaev pushes off with a quick right hook! Dorn goes down! Dorn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Basaev moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
A victorious Reed Basaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Powell has Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Basaev misses with the head strike.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Basaev avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Basaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powell.
Powell has Basaev pressed against the cage.
Powell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Powell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Basaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Basaev lands a shoulder strike.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
Basaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Basaev.
Basaev tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powell tries to stall but Basaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell pushes Basaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell blocking some punches.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basaev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Basaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basaev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Basaev slips the punch.
Powell misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Basaev counters with a head kick that drops Powell to the mat! Powell scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Basaev's shoulder, as Basaev tries to avoid the shot.
Powell tries to clinch but Basaev moves away
and Basaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basaev throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Basaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Powell pushes Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell working aggressively here.
Basaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev misses with the head strike. #T3#
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell leaning against his opponent.
Basaev can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Basaev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.#TD#
Powell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Powell manages to end up in side control.
Powell trying to control the action but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Basaev defending against the ground and pound.
Basaev defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Powell working the ground and pound.#T4#
Basaev can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Powell is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Powell throws a strike aimed at the side of Basaev's head but Basaev avoids it well.
Powell tries to score with some ground and pound. Basaev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Basaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Basaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev.
Powell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Basaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell tests Basaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Basaev misses with some punches.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Basaev controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Basaev is defending well.#T1#
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Basaev digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basaev can do to turn this around?
Basaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Basaev.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Basaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Basaev blocking some punches. #T2#
Basaev misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Powell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basaev regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell is fighting to break Basaev's control of his arms but Basaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Basaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powell trying to control but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Jimi Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Basaev managing to control the position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Basaev keeps moving.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basaev has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Reed Basaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
Our winner, Jimi Powell, 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: gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Saukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basaev lands with a nice body punch.
Saukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Saukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Saukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saukko lands a body shot.
Basaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saukko throws a right hand that misses
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Saukko misses the shot to the body.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saukko manages to avoid it.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
Nice cross by Basaev.
Basaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko tries to move into range but Basaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Basaev checks a low kick from Saukko.
Saukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basaev.
Saukko throws a leg kick
and Basaev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Basaev's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saukko throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Basaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Basaev checks a low kick from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko needs to keep his hands up - Basaev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Basaev blocks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Basaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Saukko. #T2#
Nice shot by Basaev.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basaev.
It looked like Basaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saukko.
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Saukko tried to score with a low kick but Basaev checks it.
Basaev misses with a head kick.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Basaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saukko. Saukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Basaev moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Saukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Basaev lands with a right hand.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basaev checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Basaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.
Saukko connects with a leg kick. Basaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Basaev with a body shot.#T3#
Basaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saukko misses with a hook.
Basaev misses with an uppercut.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Basaev moves his leg out of the way.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
Basaev misses with a looping right.
Saukko throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Saukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basaev throws a lazy right hand but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saukko 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 Basaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saukko throws a chopping leg kick but Basaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Basaev slips the punch.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
No joy there for Basaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basaev thuds his shin into the meat of Saukko's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko throws a jab when Basaev was well out of range.#T4#
Saukko scores with a nice strike.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Basaev saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basaev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basaev. #ROC#
Saukko is rocked!
Basaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Basaev fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saukko to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saukko looks to clinch but Basaev throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saukko taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
Our winner, Reed Basaev, 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: gc121
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Basaev misses with a two punch combination.
Chimaera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Basaev.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses.
Basaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Chimaera is looking to clinch but Basaev is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chimaera with a jab.#CL#
Chimaera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Basaev blocks with his arms.
Chimaera tries to land knees in the clinch but Basaev avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Chimaera scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chimaera fails to land.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Basaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Basaev avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
Chimaera misses with some punches.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Chimaera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Basaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basaev.
Chimaera lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimaera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basaev is defending well for now.
Basaev tries to work over Chimaera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Basaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Basaev avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
Chimaera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Basaev - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera is breathing heavily.
Basaev avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
Basaev lands with a light punch inside.
Basaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chimaera crunches a lovely knee into Basaev's ribcage.
Basaev managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera. #BC2#
Basaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chimaera.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Basaev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basaev cracks Chimaera on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chimaera falls backwards against the cage. Basaev follows up with more strikes that drop Chimaera to his knees. Basaev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chimaera! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
A very excited looking Reed Basaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GKNY 92 - Mencken v Gumption 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Basaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campion's head backwards.
Basaev jabs Campion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Basaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basaev takes a swing at Campion's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Basaev - just one landing.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basaev lands a jab.
Basaev misses with a body kick.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campion.
Basaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Campion's head.
Campion tries to clinch but Basaev moves out of range.
Campion throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campion avoids the head kick by Basaev. #T1#
Campion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Basaev.
Basaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Campion should have avoided that one.
Basaev throws a head kick that Campion semi-blocks.
Campion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Campion throws a head kick that Basaev semi-blocks.
Oh Campion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basaev is stalking Campion. Campion circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Basaev, and it's lights out! Campion really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Luke Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Tua misses the jab.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Basaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev scores with a body shot.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Basaev throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Basaev.
Basaev connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Basaev.
Basaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Basaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Basaev lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Basaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Basaev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tua avoids it.
A jab from Basaev misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Basaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tua really felt that one!
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua moves forwards but Basaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Basaev avoids the body shot from Tua .
Basaev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Basaev works over Tua 's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basaev misses with a body shot.
Tua shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Basaev.
Basaev jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Basaev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBasaev.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Basaev digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.
Basaev thuds his right hand into Tua 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Basaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Basaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basaev moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua throws a body punch but Basaev moves out of range. #T3#
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basaev lands a head kick. Tua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Basaev off balance momentarily.
Basaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Basaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basaev misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Basaev.
A punch combination from Basaev misses.
Basaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tua , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basaev misses with a body kick.
Tua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Basaev throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Basaev misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Basaev will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua misses with a hook
and Basaev counters with a big head kick but Tua shrugs it off.
Basaev pushes Tua away with a front kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut
and Basaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Basaev.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Basaev lands a jab.
Basaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Basaev.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basaev at a distance. #KD#
Basaev lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Basaev takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Basaev 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!
#R2#
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Basaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Basaev has got the better of the exchanges.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basaev.
Basaev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua throws a series of punches but Basaev moves out of range.
A low kick from Tua misses
and Basaev counters with a two punch combo.
Basaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Basaev swings widly with a right hand
and Basaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed Basaev is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Basaev finds it's target.
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!
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basaev.
Tua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Basaev doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Tua blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Basaev saw that one coming.
Basaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basaev throws a push kick but Tua slaps the foot to one side.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Basaev avoids it with no problem.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Tua .
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.#T2#
Basaev misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Basaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Basaev scores with a spinning back kick!
Basaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Basaev counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Basaev misses its intended target.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev 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.
Basaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
A solid body kick from Basaev.
Basaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Basaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Basaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basaev throws out a leg kick but Tua moves out of range and Basaev only half commits.
Tua avoids the head kick by Basaev.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Basaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Basaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tua finds it's way round the side to connect with Basaev's head.
Basaev with a jab.
Basaev blocks the body kick.
Basaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Basaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tua .
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a low kick, looking for Basaev's leg but Basaev calmly moves out of range.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tua misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Basaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basaev throws out the jab.
Tua misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Basaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Basaev throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Basaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Basaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Basaev throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Basaev looks to land a combination. Tua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tua tries a low kick but Basaev avoids it.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Reed Basaev will probably get the nod.
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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Basaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Basaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Basaev misses its intended target.
Tua jabs Basaev right on the nose. Basaev blinks but takes it well.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Basaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basaev 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.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Basaev misses.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Basaev.
Basaev connects with a body shot.#T1#
Basaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Basaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Basaev lands a two punch combo.
Tua connects with a looping right hand.
Basaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Basaev moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Basaev takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basaev slips a straight right by Tua .
Basaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Basaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tua eats them both and turns towards Basaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .#CUT2#
Reed Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Basaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Basaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Basaev ducks down to avoid it.
Basaev with a jab.
Basaev throws a head kick that misses.
Basaev thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.#T3#
Nice cross by Basaev.
Basaev throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Basaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Basaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Basaev.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Basaev finish him?
Basaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua blocks a head kick by Basaev.
Basaev throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Basaev. Those never looked like landing.
Reed Basaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua misses with a hook
and Basaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Tua as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Jeez, Reed Basaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Basaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Basaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Basaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basaev drops his hands momentarily and Tua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Basaev digs a good body shot into The Beast's ribs.
The Beast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Beast wants to stay close but Basaev steps back to make room for something. The Beast seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Basaev and The Beast drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reed Basaev!
After the big win, Reed Basaev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Brock The Beast was interviewed post fight and said 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.

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