Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trumpet, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ape drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
Trumpet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ape lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ape 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.
Ape jabs Trumpet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ape darts in and clinches Trumpet up against the cage.
Ape working Trumpet over with knees to the body.
Trumpet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trumpet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Trumpet has had enough of the clinch but Ape keeps him there for the moment.
Trumpet wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Trumpet misses with the head strike.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trumpet.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Trumpet scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ape manages to break the clinch.
Ape with a nice cross.
Trumpet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ape misses the jab.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape lands an overhand right.
Ape misses the jab.
Trumpet throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
Trumpet misses with a combination
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Trumpet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Trumpet - just one landing.
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Trumpet moves his leg out of the way.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet fakes the leg kick and cracks Ape in the body.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape lands with a hook. Trumpet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Ape.#CL2#
Trumpet clinches with his opponent.
Trumpet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Trumpet manages to break the clinch.
Trumpet cracks Ape with a good jab.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Trumpet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trumpet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trumpet. Trumpet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ape throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
Ape scores with a jab. Trumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ape takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Trumpet moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Trumpet got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ape presses forward with punches and knees until Trumpet stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Trumpet closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A very excited looking Grey Ape 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: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Winks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winks.
Winks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Winks scores with a nice body kick.
Trumpet moves out of range as Winks throws a body kick.
Winks throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Trumpet. #CUT2#It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Nice cross by Winks.
Winks lands the left hand.
Winks tries to work over Trumpet's front leg with a kick but Trumpet checks it.
Winks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winks misses the body punch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winks shoots for a takedown but Trumpet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range. #T1#
Trumpet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winks.
Winks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Winks moved out of range nicely.
Winks moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Winks throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Trumpet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winks misses with a hook.
Winks dodges the punch combination from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winks scores with a decent looking hook.
Winks lands the left hand.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winks connects with a single shot there.
Winks misses with a shot to the body
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Trumpet moves into the clinch.
Winks works on Trumpet's body with a couple of short punches.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winks's elbow.
Trumpet working hard to break the clinch.
Winks scores with a shoulder strike.
Trumpet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trumpet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trumpet tries to circle away but Winks has him pinned against the cage.
Winks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
Winks misses with a hook.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Winks.
Winks misses with a low kick as Trumpet jumps back.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##CL2#
Trumpet rushes Winks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trumpet is trying to force a seperation but Winks has the dominant position.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winks's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trumpet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winks lands a right hand. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch.
Winks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trumpet doesn't seem bothered though.
Trumpet misses with a looping right.
Winks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winks with a nice calf kick.
Trumpet misses the body punch
and Winks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trumpet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winks misses with a hook
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Winks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winks.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winks lands a nice hook to Trumpet's body. Trumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Trumpet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Winks avoids the punch easily.
Winks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Winks moved away.
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Winks moved out of range nicely.
Winks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Winks.
Trumpet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trumpet lands with a nice body punch.
Trumpet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trumpet throws a hook but Winks avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Winks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trumpet misses with a looping left.
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 Harry Winks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Winks wants to land a leg kick but Trumpet is out of range.
Winks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winks with a nice calf kick.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winks misses the jab.
Trumpet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winks to score with a decent uppercut.
Winks walks into a stiff left hand from Trumpet.
Trumpet with a hook.
Good leg kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a low kick as Winks jumps back.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Winks.#T1#
Winks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trumpet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winks throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet connects with a nice looking jab.
Winks scores with a body shot.
Trumpet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winks is looking to counter punch.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Winks swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet throws a lazy uppercut
and Winks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winks.
Trumpet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Winks lands a head kick!
Winks looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Trumpet tries a quick counter leg kick but Winks is wise to it.
Winks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Trumpet misses.
Winks checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trumpet.
Jab, jab by Winks - just one landing.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Winks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winks avoids the head kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Winks avoids the punch easily.
Winks scoring well with a low kick there.
Trumpet is looking to slow Winks down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Trumpet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trumpet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winks is looking to control Trumpet's arms but Trumpet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winks has his back to the cage.
Trumpet lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winks just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Trumpet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winks. That did some damage!
Winks misses with an uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winks thinking.
Trumpet throws a shot from downtown. Winks moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Trumpet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harry Winks is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet wants to land a leg kick but Winks is out of range.
Trumpet throws out a leg kick but Winks moves out of range and Trumpet only half commits.
Winks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winks with a hook.
A lazy left from Winks finds it's target.
Winks throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a low kick, right behind Winks 's knee.
Winks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Winks slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Trumpet walks into a jab.
Winks swinging wildly here.
Winks lands a head shot.
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trumpet takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Winks lands a nice looking body shot.
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trumpet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trumpet checks a leg kick nicely.
Trumpet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trumpet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Winks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trumpet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Winks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trumpet.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Winks misses with a looping left.
Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Winks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winks avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Winks throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Trumpet misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winks thumps Trumpet with a low kick.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Winks avoids the punch easily.
Winks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Winks throws a leg kick
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winks lands a really nice looking cross but Trumpet seems unphased.
Winks digs a good hook to Trumpet's body.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Winks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trumpet is out of range.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Winks avoids it with no problem.
Winks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trumpet.
It looked like Winks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Winks misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Winks connects with a jab.
Trumpet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winks works Trumpet's body with a nice hook.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
Trumpet misses with a leg kick.
A cross from Winks lands.
Trumpet cracks a nice hook into Winks's ribs.#T4#
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Winks connects with the punch.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winks scores with a jab. Trumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winks scores with a body shot.
Trumpet scores with a hook to the body. Winks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winks throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trumpet tries to clinch but Winks moves away
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winks 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Winks!
Harry Winks 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: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet tries to bum rush Traveller with a series of wild strikes but Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Traveller throws a series of strikes that have Trumpet backpedaling.
Traveller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traveller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Traveller.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet misses with a hook.
Traveller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trumpet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Traveller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trumpet's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Trumpet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Trumpet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Trumpet blocks a body shot from Traveller.
A right hand to the body from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with some punches. #T1#
Traveller lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Trumpet.
Traveller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trumpet.
A short uppercut from Trumpet.
Traveller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trumpet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trumpet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trumpet digs a right hand into Traveller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traveller's gas tank.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller prevents Trumpet from breaking the clinch.
Trumpet has a couple of punches blocked by Traveller. #BC2#
Trumpet manages to break the clinch.
Trumpet feints and then cracks Traveller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traveller down.
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traveller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Traveller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trumpet's hands.
Nice shot by Traveller.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traveller scores with a punch to the head.
Trumpet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traveller on the side of the head.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
A jab from Trumpet finds it's way through Traveller's defenses.
Trumpet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Traveller.
Traveller works the jab nicely.#T3#
Trumpet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trumpet connects with a right hand. Traveller shakes it off.
Traveller throws out a powerful jab.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trumpet lands with a hook. Traveller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trumpet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Traveller scores with a hook.
Trumpet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Traveller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Traveller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller throws a leg kick but Trumpet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Trumpet lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Traveller.
Traveller sizes up Trumpet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traveller scores with a jab to the head.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Trumpet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trumpet tries to land a front kick but Traveller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traveller.
Traveller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Traveller missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Astro Traveller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Trumpet as he checks the leg kick.
Trumpet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trumpet throws a head kick that Traveller semi-blocks.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trumpet.
Traveller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Traveller slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Traveller.
A punch combination from Trumpet misses.
Traveller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Traveller lands a left and a right that send Trumpet crashing to the mat, dazed. Traveller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Trumpet is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Donald Trumpet has been cut.
Traveller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
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!
Traveller moves in close and cracks Trumpet with a massive right hand! Trumpet, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Traveller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Astro Traveller!
Astro Traveller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Augustus misses with a kick to the body
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Augustus tries to land a body kick
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
Trumpet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.
Trumpet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus 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.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range 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!
Trumpet misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trumpet 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. #T1#
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Trumpet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Augustus tried to counter with a leg kick but Trumpet avoided it.
Augustus staying out of range there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trumpet.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
Trumpet swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
Augustus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trumpet lunges at Augustus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Augustus's hand.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Trumpet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trumpet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Augustus tries to work over Trumpet's front leg with a kick but Trumpet checks it.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Trumpet has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Trumpet seems unphased.
Good exchange - Augustus coming out on top.
Trumpet slips a jab from Augustus.
Trumpet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Trumpet blocks the leg kick.
Donk. Augustus catches Trumpet right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trumpet slips a straight right by Augustus.#T4#
A big right from Augustus misses.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
A low kick from Augustus is predictable there
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Trumpet finds it's target.
Augustus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Augustus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Trumpet lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Augustus lands a body shot.
Trumpet with a hook.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Augustus.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Augustus misses the jab.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Trumpet misses with a wild combination.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Trumpet's head but Trumpet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trumpet under the eye.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet moves out of range as Augustus throws a body kick.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Augustus.
A countering left hand to the body from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Trumpet works over Augustus's head and body with a nice combination.
Trumpet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Augustus tries to work over Trumpet's front leg with a kick but Trumpet checks it. #T2#
Trumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trumpet lands a high kick!
Augustus moves out of range as Trumpet throws a body kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trumpet, as that shot connected.
Trumpet blocks a low kick nicely.
Trumpet misses the jab.
Trumpet takes one to the chin there.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Augustus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trumpet's knee momentarily.
Augustus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trumpet. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Trumpet misses with a low kick as Augustus jumps back.
Augustus scores with a jab.
Trumpet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Trumpet scores with a decent looking hook.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet connects with an inside leg kick.#T4##CL2#
Trumpet moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Augustus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
Trumpet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Augustus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus is looking to chop away at Trumpet's legs.
Trumpet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumpet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Trumpet throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
As Trumpet backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus'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#
Augustus misses the jab.
Trumpet is looking for the big counter here.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus backing away here, and Trumpet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Augustus throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Trumpet checks it.
Trumpet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustus momentarily.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus lands a head shot.
Trumpet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Augustus. Augustus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
Augustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Augustus throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus 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.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Trumpet is rocked!
Trumpet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trumpet is still on wobbly legs! Can Augustus finish him?
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet seems to have recovered his senses.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumpet. #KD#
Augustus sends Trumpet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Augustus is motioning to the referee to let Trumpet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Trumpet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.#T2#
Trumpet looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Augustus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
A good leg kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to clinch but Augustus moves away
and Augustus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Augustus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trumpet sprawling to the canvas! Trumpet rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Augustus finish him?!
Trumpet fails to land with a series of punches.
Trumpet glances at the clock... BAM! Augustus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Trumpet crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Trumpet is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aurelius Augustus!
A victorious Aurelius Augustus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Trumpet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trumpet is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Trumpet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa blocks a body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trumpet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet scores with a nice strike.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trumpet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to clinch there but Trumpet circles away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Costa checks a leg kick. #T1#
Trumpet thumps Costa with a low kick.#CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa jumps guard but Trumpet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Costa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trumpet after a bit of a struggle.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trumpet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Costa moves into the clinch.
Trumpet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch.
Trumpet scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one. #TD#
Costa gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Costa dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Trumpet pushes Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2##SUB#
Costa swings around for an armbar but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Costa's guard.
Trumpet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa looking to control.
Trumpet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
Trumpet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Trumpet gets to his feet. Costa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Costa misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Costa moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Costa tries to clinch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Costa slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costa throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa is looking to advance position but Trumpet won't allow it. #SUB#
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Trumpet is defending well.
Trumpet trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Costa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Trumpet is trying to stand.
Trumpet is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Trumpet defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet is not content to let Costa control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Trumpet is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Trumpet tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Costa feints and as Trumpet raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trumpet seems keen to control Costa's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet wants to hit a sweep here but Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trumpet there!
Costa prevents Trumpet from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Trumpet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Costa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Costa cracks Trumpet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trumpet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
Trumpet trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Costa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Trumpet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trumpet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Trumpet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Trumpet defending well. #T3#
Trumpet is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Costa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Costa controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Costa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trumpet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trumpet!
Trumpet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Trumpet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Costa takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Costa tries to clinch but Trumpet is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Costa gets a takedown into half guard.

Trumpet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa dominated that second round.
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#
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa tries to clinch up but Trumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Trumpet leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Costa is looking to wear down Trumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Trumpet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet is looking to score with low kicks.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Trumpet scoring well with a low kick there.
Costa wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries for a takedown but Trumpet circles away easily
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet thuds his shin into the meat of Costa's side.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Trumpet tenderised Costa's leg. Costa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Trumpet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Trumpet throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costa throws a series of punches but Trumpet moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa shoots and misses
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trumpet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.
Costa blocks a head kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Trumpet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Trumpet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
and Trumpet counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Costa! He's just covering up as Trumpet starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet 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: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Trumpet tries to work over Mollen's front leg with a kick but Mollen checks it.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mollen lands a nice shot that snaps Trumpet's head back.
Mollen misses with a hook
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mollen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mollen throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mollen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mollen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
A shot to the liver by Mollen. Beautiful body shot.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Mollen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mollen there.#T1#
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Mollen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that misses.
Mollen looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mollen throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Mollen avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mollen misses the target.
Mollen throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet takes one on the button.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Mollen.
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
Trumpet lands with a right hand.
Mollen throws out a leg kick but Trumpet moves out of range and Mollen only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mollen throws a low kick but Trumpet avoids it.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Mollen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mollen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mollen misses with a combination
and Trumpet counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mollen there.
Mollen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Mollen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mollen throws a series of strikes that have Trumpet backpedaling.
Mollen throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Trumpet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trumpet digs a good body shot into Mollen's ribs.
Mollen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trumpet moves away from the strike by Mollen.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet lunges at Mollen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mollen's hand.
Mollen throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Mollen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trumpet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mollen.
Mollen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Mollen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet lands a body shot.
Mollen misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mollen's head backwards.#ROC2#Mollen is rocked!#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Trumpet! Mollen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trumpet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trumpet scores with a punch to the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trumpet to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch up but Trumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Trumpet lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Trumpet and Ekstrovertti goes tumbling to the canvas! Trumpet follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumpet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
Trumpet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Trumpet gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trumpet connects with a jab.#T1#
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses its target.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Trumpet lands a two punch combo.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.#CL#
Ekstrovertti has managed to clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Trumpet.
Trumpet working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekstrovertti has time to react.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti fails with a takedown attempt.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trumpet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Trumpet misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Trumpet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekstrovertti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekstrovertti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumpet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3##CL#
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trumpet is looking to land body kicks.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ekstrovertti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trumpet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ekstrovertti's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Trumpet is staying active underneath Ekstrovertti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Trumpet is looking to control Ekstrovertti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trumpet avoid being mounted?
Ekstrovertti is looking to advance position but Trumpet won't allow it. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trumpet defends it well.
Ekstrovertti throws a strike but Trumpet avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekstrovertti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trumpet managing to control the position.
Trumpet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trumpet momentarily.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Trumpet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekstrovertti thinking.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Trumpet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trumpet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a counter combo.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Ekstrovertti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Trumpet is refusing to be controlled, as Ekstrovertti sits in half guard.
Trumpet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is keen to just control but Trumpet is a slippery customer.
Trumpet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands strikes from half guard.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Ekstrovertti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumpet defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trumpet wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trumpet is looking to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trumpet defending well though. #T3#
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Ekstrovertti with the ground and pound but Trumpet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trumpet working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trumpet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Ekstrovertti
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekstrovertti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trumpet with a hook.
Trumpet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a double leg but Trumpet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Trumpet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Trumpet's midsection.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trumpet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Trumpet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Trumpet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trumpet moves forwards but Ekstrovertti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ekstrovertti gets the takedown into side control.

Trumpet bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti tries for a takedown but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti lunges at Trumpet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trumpet's hand.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Trumpet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekstrovertti takes a punch to the jaw and another one 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!
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Trumpet throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Trumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a right hand to the body.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Trumpet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Trumpet. #T3#
Ekstrovertti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trumpet lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trumpet's head.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
Trumpet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
A jab from Ekstrovertti finds it's way through Trumpet's defenses.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Trumpet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ekstrovertti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Trumpet gets tackled into the cage by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti maintains the clinch.
Ekstrovertti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trumpet lands a shot to the body.
Trumpet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing Trumpet back against the cage.
Trumpet has Ekstrovertti pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti letting Trumpet take a breather here.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trumpet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trumpet 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trumpet under the eye.
Spratt throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spratt thinking.
We've been informed that Spratt 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.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Spratt lands.
Spratt misses with the combination.
Spratt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumpet.
Spratt moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Spratt.
Trumpet throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
Trumpet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Trumpet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Trumpet avoids it with no problem.
Trumpet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trumpet lands a nice hook to Spratt's body. Spratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt misses with a body punch
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trumpet cracks a nice hook into Spratt's ribs.
Trumpet is looking to wear down Spratt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spratt lands a nice hook to Trumpet's body. Trumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trumpet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trumpet throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumpet.
Trumpet lands with a hook. Spratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
Trumpet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trumpet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a series of strikes. Spratt will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Trumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Trumpet walks into a straight right hand from Spratt.
Spratt works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Trumpet counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trumpet's head backwards.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Trumpet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trumpet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Trumpet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Spratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trumpet lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trumpet swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range. #T3#
Spratt slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Jab from Spratt.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trumpet throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Trumpet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trumpet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Trumpet's head but Trumpet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Spratt.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trumpet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet stalks Spratt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spratt's face. Spratt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good work by Spratt as he checks the leg kick.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spratt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spratt throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spratt swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet slips a jab from Spratt.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Trumpet jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Trumpet feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Trumpet throws a counter high kick but Spratt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a hook
and Spratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Trumpet.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Spratt.
Trumpet moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Trumpet wants to slow Spratt down by chopping away at his legs.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a left to the body.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spratt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trumpet's hands.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt misses the body punch
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Trumpet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet wants to slow Spratt down by chopping away at his legs.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Trumpet tries a head kick but it misses.
Spratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spratt misses with a jab to the body
and Trumpet counters with a body kick.
Trumpet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spratt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
An attempted straight right counter from Trumpet misses the target.
Trumpet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spratt is out of range and Trumpet settles back down.
Spratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trumpet at a distance. #T3#
Spratt tries to move into range but Trumpet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Trumpet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spratt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spratt cracks Trumpet with a good jab.
A punch combination from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Spratt throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Trumpet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range. #T4#
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt digs a good hook to Trumpet's body.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trumpet connects with a crisp jab.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt jabs at Trumpet's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumpet.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trumpet with a hook.
Trumpet defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Spratt lands with a good body shot.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Trumpet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Spratt misses.
Spratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Trumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trumpet scores with a head kick.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spratt lands with a shot to the body.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Trumpet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spratt jabs Trumpet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trumpet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Trumpet misses the jab.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spratt doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt jabs Trumpet right on the nose. Trumpet blinks but takes it well.
Spratt 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.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spratt in his tracks.
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Spratt jabs Trumpet right on the nose. Trumpet blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Trumpet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trumpet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Trumpet saw that one coming.
Spratt connects with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Spratt swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Trumpet takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Spratt misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Trumpet misses the target.
Trumpet throws a head kick but Spratt moves out of range.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
A left and a right from Spratt both land. Nice combination.
Trumpet moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
As Spratt backs away, Trumpet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Trumpet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt lands with a cross.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice body shot.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spratt tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Trumpet. Beautiful body shot.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet. #T4#
Trumpet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Trumpet avoids them all with ease.
Spratt defending well as Trumpet loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trumpet throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Trumpet only half commits.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Spratt cracks Trumpet with a good jab.
Donald Trumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spratt 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
After the fight, Jack Spratt 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: GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Trumpet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weudke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a thumping low kick.
No joy there for Weudke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trumpet avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Weudke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trumpet doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trumpet.
Weudke ducks right into an uppercut from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke dodges the punch combination from Trumpet.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trumpet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weudke throws out the jab.
Trumpet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donald Trumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Trumpet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
A good leg kick by Trumpet.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trumpet works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet throws a shot to the body.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Trumpet blocks it well.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but Trumpet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weudke.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trumpet throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Trumpet misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weudke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weudke with a nice cross.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trumpet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trumpet lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trumpet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet. #T4#
Weudke avoids the head kick by Trumpet.
Weudke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trumpet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Trumpet swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trumpet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke lands a jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
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 Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Weudke avoids them all with ease.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Trumpet is wise to it.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trumpet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trumpet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weudke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trumpet lands a head kick!
Trumpet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Weudke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trumpet. Trumpet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet lands the left hand.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Trumpet moves his leg out of the way.
Trumpet throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
A head kick by Trumpet misses
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Weudke slips under a jab from Trumpet.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weudke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Weudke slips a straight right by Trumpet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Weudke counters with a crisp one two that drops Trumpet! Weudke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Trumpet to his feet! Trumpet is in big trouble!#ROC2#Trumpet is rocked!
Trumpet misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Oh Trumpet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weudke cracks Trumpet with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Trumpet tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Weudke pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Trumpet is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
A very excited looking Roland Weudke 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: GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Buriak tries a head kick but it misses.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trumpet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trumpet digs a good hook to Buriak's body.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buriak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trumpet back to the cage. Buriak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buriak throws a series of punches but Trumpet moves out of range.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Trumpet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak misses with a jab to the body
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Trumpet lands with a nice body punch.
Trumpet takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Buriak tenderised Trumpet's leg. Trumpet is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak backing away here, and Trumpet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Buriak.
Trumpet feints a counter leg kick.
Trumpet throws a head kick but Buriak moves out of range.
Jab by Buriak.
Trumpet lands a jab to the head.
Buriak throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Buriak misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Buriak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trumpet.
Buriak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Buriak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to land a front kick but Buriak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trumpet connects with a body shot that sends Buriak's belly button to the back.
Buriak misses with a lunging right hand
and Trumpet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Trumpet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Buriak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A low kick lands for Buriak.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Trumpet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak drops his hands momentarily and Trumpet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Buriak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buriak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trumpet throws a hook but Buriak blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Buriak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trumpet lands with a hook. Buriak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trumpet takes one to the chin there.
Trumpet throws a body kick that misses.
Trumpet scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak misses with a hook
and Trumpet counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Buriak takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buriak throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a good low kick that Buriak was not able to check.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into Buriak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet stuns Buriak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trumpet throws an off balance right hand
and Buriak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Buriak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
Trumpet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Buriak moved away.
Nice body kick from Buriak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet moves out of range as Buriak strikes.
Trumpet misses with a wild combination.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak thinks about countering with a head kick.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Trumpet takes one to the chin there.
Trumpet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buriak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trumpet lands a head kick. Buriak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trumpet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Buriak is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trumpet throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Buriak crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donald Trumpet!
A very excited looking Donald Trumpet 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: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
River blocks the body kick.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from River.
River drops his hands momentarily and Trumpet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Trumpet in a clinch.
River pushes Trumpet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trumpet is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Trumpet to work.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trumpet lands with a left to the head.
River has Trumpet pushed against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet prevents a body shot from River.
Trumpet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River 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.
Trumpet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trumpet lands a shoulder strike.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trumpet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trumpet slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trumpet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
River pulls Trumpet into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumpet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Trumpet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trumpet uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Trumpet decides to stand up, so the ref orders River to his feet.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Trumpet does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River throws a leg kick which misses Trumpet's front leg but catches the back leg as Trumpet tries to avoid it.
River wants to clinch.
River throws a right and a left that Trumpet avoids nicely.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
Trumpet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
River shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than River was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
River landing strikes.
Trumpet bucks up and tries to throw River off but instead River has got his back!#ES2#
Trumpet is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD#
River shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trumpet's guard.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trumpet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard. #REVB##SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trumpet trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Trumpet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trumpet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Trumpet tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trumpet's head backwards.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River thuds his right hand into Trumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River throws a low kick, looking for Trumpet's leg but Trumpet calmly moves out of range.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
River looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Trumpet up against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trumpet's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Trumpet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
River throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Trumpet checks a low kick from River.
River throws a combination that misses
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Trumpet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trumpet.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
River connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Trumpet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Trumpet. #T2#
Trumpet misses with a body kick.
Trumpet stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trumpet - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trumpet. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River digs a good body shot into Trumpet's ribs.
River feints and then cracks Trumpet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trumpet down.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from River.
River takes one on the button.#TD#
River scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donald Trumpet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trumpet tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
Trumpet seems a little lost for a moment, as River dominates the positioning.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
River working the ground and pound. #SUB#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trumpet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trumpet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
River lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trumpet down. #SUB#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trumpet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Trumpet stands up out of the half guard.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Trumpet moves into range and connects with a jab.
River is looking to wear down Trumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River lands a jab.
Trumpet throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River misses with a head kick.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River tries to counter with a takedown but Trumpet is quick to defend against it.
River is looking to clinch.
Trumpet misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by River. #CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trumpet, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Trumpet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trumpet works the jab nicely.
Trumpet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trumpet sprawls and moves away.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for River.
River throws a push kick but Trumpet slaps the foot to one side.
River with a jab.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trumpet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River lands a body shot. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trumpet misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a leg kick
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trumpet back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Trumpet lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Trumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that misses.
Trumpet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Trumpet.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a hook.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trumpet moves out of range as River strikes.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trumpet checks a leg kick.
Trumpet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumpet.
River jabs Trumpet right on the nose. Trumpet blinks but takes it well.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trumpet lands with a cross.
River moves out of range as Trumpet strikes.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donald Trumpet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tries to land a leg kick but Trumpet saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I've got Trumpet 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donald Trumpet!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trumpet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Legba throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legba lands a jab.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trumpet throws a hook to the side of Legba's head but Legba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legba.
A jab from Trumpet finds it's way through Legba's defenses. #CL#
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Trumpet lands an uppercut.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legba struggles to land a body shot inside as Trumpet controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba working aggressively here.
Trumpet tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba tries a body shot but Trumpet blocks it.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trumpet.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Legba.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Trumpet back into the cage.#TD#
Legba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legba is looking to pass Trumpet's guard but actually Trumpet recovers to full guard.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trumpet pulls Legba in close to his closed guard and prevents Legba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legba pushing down on Trumpet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Trumpet is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Trumpet pushes Legba off looking to stand but Legba dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Trumpet is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Trumpet looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Legba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trumpet gets back to full guard.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Trumpet slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Legba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legba is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legba avoid being mounted?#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trumpet is thwarting Legba's attempts to control the position.
Trumpet wants to stand up but Legba is controlling the position.
Trumpet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Legba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trumpet wants to pass the guard but Legba is defending well. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legba gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legba moves out of range of the leg kick from Trumpet.
Trumpet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trumpet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legba throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Papa Legba is winning the standup battle so far.
Legba misses with a body punch
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Legba misses.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Legba looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Trumpet is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Trumpet's guard.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpet is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Trumpet trying to control the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet is looking to sweep but instead, Legba has passed into half guard.
Trumpet wants to get back to his feet.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legba wants to advance to full mount but Trumpet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba looking to pass the guard.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Trumpet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trumpet has managed to get both his arms back between Legba's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trumpet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trumpet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legba is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trumpet defends it easily.
Trumpet trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
Trumpet tries to stand but Legba is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trumpet lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legba is trying to keep Trumpet in close. #SU2#
Trumpet stands up and waves to Legba to follow him.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Trumpet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet throws a hook but Legba blocks it.
Trumpet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trumpet delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Legba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trumpet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
Legba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Legba's knee momentarily.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Trumpet sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trumpet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Legba drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
Trumpet is trying to break free.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but Trumpet avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Trumpet lands a hook that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Trumpet blocks a body shot from Legba.
A head punch on the inside from Legba fails to land.
Legba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Trumpet pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba is leaning against Trumpet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Legba can't find room to land a body shot as Trumpet controls the action.
Trumpet swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trumpet clobbers Legba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legba cracks a nice hook into Trumpet's ribs.
Good exchange - Legba coming out on top.
Trumpet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
Legba throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Legba wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily. #T2#
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Trumpet ducks right into an uppercut from Legba.
Trumpet throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Legba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba lands a nice hook to Trumpet's body. Trumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba avoids a kick to the body.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Trumpet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legba is looking to counter punch.
Legba ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba backing away here, and Trumpet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Trumpet does no damage.
Trumpet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legba momentarily.
Legba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Legba misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.#T4#
Nice cross by Legba.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legba manages to avoid it.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Legba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet defending well as Legba loads up on a big left hand.
Legba shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trumpet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba shoots in for a double leg but Trumpet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I think Trumpet 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 280 Bapp vs Po
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Trumpet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Boss throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss slips a straight right by Trumpet.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Trumpet throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss wants to slow Trumpet down by chopping away at his legs.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Boss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trumpet is out of range.
Trumpet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trumpet. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.#T1#
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Trumpet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss misses with a double jab.
Trumpet thinks about countering with a head kick.
Trumpet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Trumpet moves out of range easily.
Boss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trumpet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boss at a distance.
Trumpet connects with a high kick.
Boss's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boss 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.
Boss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trumpet eats them both and turns towards Boss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boss thinking.
Boss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trumpet on the side of the head.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumpet is looking to wear down Boss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trumpet slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
Boss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trumpet's sensitive parts.
Trumpet with a nice cross.
Trumpet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trumpet digs a good body shot into Boss's ribs.
Boss dips to his left and cracks Trumpet with an uppercut!
Trumpet moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Trumpet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet dodges the punch combination from Boss.
Boss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trumpet.
Trumpet with a nice calf kick.
Trumpet throws out a powerful jab.
Boss misses with the combination. #T3#
Boss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trumpet counters with a body kick that stops Boss in his tracks momentarily.
Boss misses with a hook
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Trumpet.
Boss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trumpet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boss scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Trumpet finds it's way through Boss's defenses.
Trumpet lands with an uppercut that bounces Boss off the cage and back into range.
Trumpet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Trumpet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Trumpet avoids it with no problem.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Boss stuns Trumpet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Trumpet lands a high kick!
Nice shot by Trumpet.#CUT#That has opened up Bagel Boss's cut even more.
Trumpet scores with a sloppy right hand. Boss should have avoided that one.
Trumpet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boss at a distance.
Donk. Trumpet catches Boss right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Boss is rocked!
Boss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trumpet jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Boss thows a body kick. Trumpet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trumpet jabs at Boss's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Boss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boss 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 Trumpet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trumpet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Trumpet misses with a hook.
Trumpet lands with a shot to the body.
Boss throws a head kick but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Boss ducks right into an uppercut from Trumpet.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boss throws a head kick but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
A lazy left from Boss finds it's target.
Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Trumpet connects with an inside leg kick.
Trumpet jabs at Boss's body.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
It seemed like Boss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trumpet backs up against the cage. #T1#
Boss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boss throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Boss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trumpet's head.
Trumpet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet throws a nice head kick!
Boss tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
Boss misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss misses with a wild combination.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Trumpet lands a body shot.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Boss.
Trumpet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
Boss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boss misses with a double jab
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Boss misses
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagel Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trumpet lands a right hook to the body.
Boss is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Trumpet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boss throws a body kick that misses
and Trumpet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boss thinking.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trumpet thows a body kick. Boss tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boss misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Trumpet lands a nice looking body kick.
Boss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Boss might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trumpet has got the better of the exchanges.
Boss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Trumpet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Trumpet finish him?
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a big right hand! Oh Boss is in trouble here! Trumpet follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 277 Rain vs Inarritu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Lucy misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucy.
Lucy misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucy looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Trumpet jabs Lucy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucy misses with a wild body shot.
Lucy lands a nice hook to Trumpet's body. Trumpet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body.
Lucy throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trumpet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trumpet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucy.
Trumpet stuns Lucy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucy moves out of range as Trumpet throws a body kick. #T1#
Trumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trumpet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trumpet lands a right hook to the body.
Trumpet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucy throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Lucy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trumpet moves out of range as Lucy strikes.
Lucy throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a body kick.
Lucy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trumpet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Lucy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Trumpet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lucy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Lucy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trumpet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucy under the eye.
Trumpet scores with a jab.
Trumpet thuds a left hand into Lucy's body.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Lucy.
Trumpet lands with a shot to the body.
Lucy misses with a lunging right hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Lucy is rocked!
Léonard Lucy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucy throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Trumpet sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lucy to the ground! Trumpet dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Lucy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trumpet controlling the pace for now.
Lucy seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lucy tries to reverse the position but Trumpet maintains control.
Trumpet controlling his opponent.
Lucy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trumpet not doing much here.
Trumpet is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lucy is looking to improve his position.
Trumpet tries to stand and escape but Lucy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucy wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Trumpet uses his free foot to push down on Lucy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lucy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lucy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trumpet with a nice calf kick.
Lucy throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Lucy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucy looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Lucy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Lucy ducks straight into an uppercut from Trumpet and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lucy manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet wants to get up but he can't break Lucy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lucy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lucy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trumpet tries to stand but Lucy is controlling from the bottom.
Lucy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trumpet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Trumpet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucy looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucy, not yet.
Trumpet tries to stand but Lucy is controlling from the bottom.
Trumpet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trumpet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trumpet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trumpet is trying to control. Lucy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trumpet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lucy wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Lucy wants to sweep but Trumpet has passed to side control!#SU2#
Trumpet stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lucy looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
Trumpet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trumpet jabs Lucy right on the nose. Lucy blinks but takes it well.
Lucy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Lucy.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucy.
Trumpet slips under a jab.#T3#
Lucy looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Trumpet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trumpet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trumpet.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Lucy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Trumpet thinks about the counter body kick.
Lucy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trumpet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucy misses with a body shot.
Trumpet slips a jab from Lucy.
Lucy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucy takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Lucy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Lucy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Trumpet. Beautiful body shot.
Trumpet lands a right hook to the body.
Lucy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trumpet walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lucy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Trumpet swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lucy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trumpet as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Trumpet is keeping the position.
Trumpet trying to control the position.
Trumpet wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumpet keeping full guard, as Fujiwara tries to pass. #SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Trumpet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara. #SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T2#
Trumpet is really struggling to control Fujiwara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara is still trying to improve position.
Trumpet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujiwara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trumpet is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully.
Trumpet is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Trumpet pushing down on Fujiwara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trumpet is trying to control. Fujiwara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujiwara moves into full guard.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trumpet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fujiwara has tightened it up now! Trumpet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Paunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paunovic lands a leg kick that knocks Trumpet off balance momentarily.
Paunovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trumpet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paunovic connects with a body shot that sends Trumpet's belly button to the back.#TD#
Paunovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paunovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Paunovic working the head and body with strikes.
Trumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpet has a hand on Paunovic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paunovic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
Paunovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trumpet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Trumpet can't escape the position.
Paunovic 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.
Paunovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paunovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trumpet because Paunovic loaded up on that one.
Trumpet tries to reverse the position but Paunovic maintains control.
Paunovic wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paunovic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Trumpet gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trumpet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trumpet regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Paunovic controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Trumpet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paunovic is aware though and is defending well.
Paunovic is stalling in the full guard.
Trumpet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paunovic's guard. #REVB#
Trumpet trying to control the position from guard on top but Paunovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paunovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Paunovic, not yet.
Paunovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trumpet's guard. #REVR#
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Trumpet.#T3#
Paunovic 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. #SUB2#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Trumpet.#SUB2#
Paunovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpet is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trumpet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paunovic defends it easily.
Paunovic content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paunovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpet 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.#SUB2#
Trumpet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paunovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paunovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trumpet has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paunovic has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Paunovic takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paunovic tries to clinch up but Trumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paunovic misses the body punch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paunovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet takes one to the chin there.
Trumpet throws a hook but Paunovic avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Trumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumpet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paunovic slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
Paunovic throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Paunovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trumpet doesn't seem phased though.
Trumpet moves out of range as Paunovic strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Paunovic moves out of range as Trumpet throws a body kick.
A cross from Paunovic lands.
Paunovic shoots for a takedown but Trumpet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Paunovic there.
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paunovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
Paunovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trumpet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
It looks like Paunovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paunovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paunovic.
Nice uppercut lands for Paunovic. That snapped Trumpet's head back.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Paunovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Trumpet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trumpet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
Nice takedown defense from Trumpet. No joy for Paunovic on that attempt.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Paunovic.
Trumpet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paunovic scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Paunovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Paunovic.
Trumpet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paunovic momentarily.
Trumpet misses with a wild combination.
Paunovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paunovic misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A cross from Paunovic lands.
Paunovic throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Trumpet moved away.
Paunovic ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trumpet throws a combination that misses
and Paunovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Trumpet in the body.
Zoran Paunovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Trumpet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Trumpet ducked under it nicely.
Paunovic tried to score with a low kick but Trumpet checks it.
Paunovic thows a body kick. Trumpet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paunovic throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paunovic moves away from the strike by Trumpet. #T4#
Paunovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoran Paunovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paunovic.
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paunovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trumpet. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paunovic 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 Trumpet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trumpet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paunovic is looking to slow Trumpet down with leg kicks.
Paunovic catches Trumpet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paunovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumpet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trumpet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paunovic scrambles back to his feet.
Paunovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trumpet's sensitive parts.
Paunovic cracks Trumpet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paunovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Paunovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donald Trumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Paunovic is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but Paunovic moved out of range.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Paunovic needs to keep his hands up - Trumpet had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Paunovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Zoran Paunovic's cut is getting worse.
Trumpet looks for a takedown but Paunovic sprawls well.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet throws a monster overhand right that drops Paunovic! Trumpet follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.#CL#
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Dog throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Trumpet catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Trumpet 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.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a two punch combination.
Dog walks into a straight right hand from Trumpet.
Dog connects with a jab.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trumpet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Dog blocks a jab.
Trumpet defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog checks the leg kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Trumpet avoided it.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.#T1#
Dog misses with an uppercut. Trumpet saw that one coming.
Dog misses with a hook to the body
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Trumpet defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Trumpet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Trumpet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trumpet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trumpet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trumpet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trumpet cracks Dog with a good jab.
Trumpet lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
Donald Trumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
Trumpet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.#T2#
Trumpet throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trumpet. Trumpet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog tries to clinch but Trumpet moves away
and Trumpet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Trumpet's knee but Trumpet avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trumpet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.#TD#
Dog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trumpet's half guard.
Dog working over Trumpet with some ground and pound. Trumpet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trumpet works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Trumpet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dog has passed into half guard!
Trumpet wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Trumpet looking for submissions off his back.
Dog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Trumpet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trumpet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trumpet trying to hold on to Dog's head to control him but Dog postures up. #T4#
Trumpet is looking to improve his position.
Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trumpet's head.
Trumpet gets full guard.#SUB2#
Trumpet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Trumpet working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trumpet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Trumpet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Dog.
Nice shot by Trumpet.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Trumpet scores with a leg kick.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Trumpet misses with a wild combination.
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog slips a jab from Trumpet.#T1#
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trumpet momentarily.
Dog lands with a hook. Trumpet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet misses the jab.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trumpet misses the jab.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trumpet is able to avoid easily.
Dog tries to clinch but Trumpet is having none of it.
Dog tries to clinch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Trumpet's head back. #T2#
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Dog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trumpet checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Trumpet down.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
Dog with a hook.
Trumpet throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Trumpet throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Trumpet lands with a nice combination. Dog backs away looking to recover.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumpet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog slips under a jab from Trumpet.#T3#
Dog lands a really nice looking cross but Trumpet seems unphased.
Dog lands with a nice body kick.
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Trumpet moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Trumpet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Dog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trumpet.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog counters with a low kick, right behind Trumpet 's knee.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Dog throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Trumpet misses with a straight left. #CL#
Dog has Trumpet up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog is leaning against Trumpet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trumpet is breathing heavily.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog works Trumpet's body with a nice hook.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Trumpet moves out of range easily.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trumpet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trumpet throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trumpet moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trumpet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trumpet cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trumpet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
It looked like Dog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trumpet.
Dog takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Trumpet blocks the low kick.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Dog blocks a head kick by Trumpet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trumpet checks a leg kick.
Trumpet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
Dog cracks Trumpet with a good jab.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trumpet checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Dog clinches.
Trumpet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog tries a body shot but Trumpet blocks it.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Trumpet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Trumpet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet stalks Dog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog's face. Dog staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trumpet.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trumpet can pounce on him.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog throws a body kick that misses
and Trumpet counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt. #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!
Dog blocks a head kick by Trumpet.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Dog.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dog digs a good hook to Trumpet's body.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Dog throws a low kick but Trumpet moves out of range easily.
Trumpet scores with a leg kick.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Trumpet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog connects with a leg kick.
Trumpet scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
Nice shot lands for Dog.
Trumpet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Dog.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Trumpet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dog eats them both and turns towards Trumpet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Trumpet lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog scores with a leg kick.
Dog throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Dog throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trumpet throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trumpet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Trumpet's head.
Dog moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trumpet thinking.
Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trumpet doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Dog.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trumpet to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Dog knocks Trumpet to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Trumpet is rocked!
Dog scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Trumpet is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dog can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Voronin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trumpet 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.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Trumpet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voronin is fending him off so far but Trumpet persists. Nope, Voronin circles away and we're back to standing.
Trumpet throws a head kick but Voronin moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Voronin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trumpet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trumpet slips a jab from Voronin.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
Trumpet misses with a body kick.
Trumpet jabs Voronin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Voronin.#T1#
Voronin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin wants to clinch.
Voronin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin tries to clinch up.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.
Trumpet moves out of range of the body kick from Voronin.
Trumpet lands with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trumpet has time to react.
Trumpet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Voronin lands a nice looking body kick.
Voronin lands a jab to Trumpet's midsection.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Voronin doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Voronin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voronin.
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronin takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Voronin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trumpet shoots in and drives through. Voronin sprawls well.
Trumpet connects with a solid leg kick.
Trumpet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voronin circles away quickly and effectively.
Trumpet throws the kick towards the body but Voronin avoids it.
Trumpet scores with a hook to the body. Voronin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voronin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumpets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trumpet scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Voronin misses. #T3#
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Voronin as he connects with a hook.
Voronin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voronin throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet lands with an uppercut that bounces Voronin off the cage and back into range.
Trumpet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trumpet moves out of range of the body kick.
Trumpet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trumpet slips a jab from Voronin.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
Trumpet needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
Voronin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Voronin misses with a straight right. #T4#
Voronin swinging wildly here.
Trumpet throws a head kick that Voronin semi-blocks. #TD2#
Trumpet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trumpet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trumpet looking to sit in guard and control but Voronin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Voronin wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Voronin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpet is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trumpet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trumpet jabs Voronin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voronin tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Voronin does no damage.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Trumpet gets tackled into the cage by Voronin. Voronin maintains the clinch.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
Trumpet lands with a left to the head.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Trumpet manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.#CL#
Trumpet gets tackled into the cage by Voronin. Voronin maintains the clinch.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Trumpet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trumpet fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Trumpet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronin walks away with a smile on his face. Trumpet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin wants to land a leg kick but Trumpet is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trumpet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voronin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet misses with a hook
and Voronin counters with a low kick, right behind Trumpet 's knee.
Trumpet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voronin.
Trumpet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Voronin motions for Trumpet to come forward. Voronin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trumpet, as that shot 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!
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Voronin.
Trumpet lands a head kick. Voronin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but Voronin moved out of range.
It looked like Voronin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trumpet!
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin throws a solid leg kick but Trumpet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronin.
Trumpet lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Trumpet throws a lazy body kick
and Voronin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voronin stalks Trumpet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trumpet's face. Trumpet staggers backwards, shaken.
Voronin dodges the punch combination from Trumpet.
Voronin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trumpet throws out the jab.
Voronin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trumpet lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voronin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronin looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Trumpet looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Voronin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voronin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards.
Trumpet misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Voronin misses.
Voronin wants to clinch but Trumpet slips to the side
and Trumpet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet lands with a nice combination. Voronin backs away looking to recover.
Trumpet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trumpet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trumpet slips a jab from Voronin.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Voronin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Voronin 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.
Trumpet lands a jab-cross combination.
Voronin thuds a left hand into Trumpet's body.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Voronin avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trumpet.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Nice uppercut there from Trumpet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trumpet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voronin is fending him off so far but Trumpet persists. Nope, Voronin circles away and we're back to standing.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
Trumpet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Voronin eats them both and turns towards Trumpet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
The fighters circling - Voronin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin blocks the body kick.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch but Trumpet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trumpet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voronin.
Trumpet throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voronin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voronin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Voronin misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronin misses the target.
Voronin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trumpet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trumpet throws a lazy head kick
and Voronin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Voronin.
Trumpet shoots in for a takedown but Voronin shows good takedown defense.
Trumpet misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Voronin.
Voronin tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Trumpet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trumpet.#T3#
Voronin scores with a punch to the head.
Voronin avoids a kick to the body.
Trumpet cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voronin.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Voronin.
Trumpet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voronin as he avoids it easily.
Andriy Voronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trumpet.
Voronin connects with a leg kick.
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumpet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumpet lands with an uppercut that bounces Voronin off the cage and back into range.
Trumpet feints a jab promting Voronin to slip. Trumpet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Voronin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Voronin misses
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Voronin throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet lands with an overhand left.
Voronin throws a leg kick
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Trumpet misses the target.
Voronin avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body.
Voronin is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Trumpet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Trumpet avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trumpet scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Trumpet throws a body kick that misses.
Voronin is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Voronin.
Voronin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trumpet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trumpet 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell misses with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.
Trumpet tries to bum rush Rockwell with a series of wild strikes but Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trumpet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockwell .
We've been told by Rockwell 's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockwell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Trumpet misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and Rockwell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trumpet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Trumpet throws a push kick but Rockwell slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockwell slips a jab from Trumpet.
A quick step to the side and Rockwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockwell avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumpet.
Rockwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell misses with a low kick.
Trumpet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Rockwell works the jab nicely.
Rockwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trumpet in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Rockwell misses with a body shot.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Rockwell avoids it with no problem.
Trumpet misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rockwell scores with a body shot.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trumpet lands a jab.
Nice shot by Rockwell .#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a nice head kick!
Rockwell slips a straight right by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell throws a wild body kick that Trumpet sees coming a mile off.
Rockwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Rockwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
Trumpet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Rockwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Rockwell throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Rockwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Elliot Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Rockwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell .
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockwell takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Trumpet is just out of range.
Trumpet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trumpet misses with a straight right.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trumpet swinging wildly here.
Rockwell moves out of range of the leg kick from Trumpet.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Rockwell .
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
Rockwell cracks Trumpet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Trumpet. #T1#
Rockwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elliot Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockwell .
Rockwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Trumpet connects with a crisp jab.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Rockwell .
Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Trumpet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but Rockwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Trumpet drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Trumpet.
Rockwell tries to work over Trumpet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Trumpet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Rockwell breaks the clinch.
Trumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell with the inside leg kick.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Rockwell tries to keep at a distance but Trumpet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trumpet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trumpet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockwell smiles and moves away.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockwell counters with a left to the body.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.#T3#
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rockwell throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
Rockwell misses with a body kick.
Trumpet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockwell .
Rockwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trumpet in his tracks.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockwell .
A slapping leg kick lands for Rockwell .
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range. #T4#
Rockwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell throws the kick towards the body but Trumpet avoids it.
Trumpet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elliot Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trumpet.
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trumpet was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Rockwell keeps Trumpet at a distance using the push kick.
Trumpet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockwell checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Trumpet lands a really nice looking cross but Rockwell seems unphased.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Trumpet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Rockwell misses
and Trumpet counters with a body kick that stops Rockwell in his tracks momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockwell .
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Trumpet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rockwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Rockwell tenderised Trumpet's leg. Trumpet is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rockwell .
Trumpet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trumpet swinging wildly here.
Rockwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockwell counters with a nice body shot.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Trumpet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockwell feints and then cracks Trumpet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trumpet down.
Donald Trumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rockwell connects with a leg kick.
Rockwell slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockwell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trumpet avoids it.
Rockwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell looks to land a body kick but Trumpet moved away.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Rockwell lands.#T3#
Rockwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trumpet misses with a combination
and Rockwell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Trumpet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elliot Rockwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Rockwell does it's job there.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
Rockwell is looking to wear down Trumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trumpet misses with a hook to the body
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell staying out of range there.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockwell throws a body kick that misses.
Trumpet is looking for the big counter here.
Rockwell connects with the punch.
Rockwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Rockwell .
Rockwell connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rockwell .
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Rockwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rockwell , 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Rockwell !

Event: Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Trumpet tries to bum rush Chikatchawan with a series of wild strikes but Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Trumpet instigates a clinch. #BC#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trumpet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chikatchawan counter with a right hand.
Chikatchawan thuds his right hand into Trumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Trumpet.
Donald Trumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight right hand.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chikatchawan, as that shot connected.
Trumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Trumpet instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chikatchawan fails to land.
Trumpet misses with some punches. #BC2#
Chikatchawan breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trumpet 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 Chikatchawan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chikatchawan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Trumpet misses with a leg kick.
Trumpet has a takedown stuffed.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Chikatchawan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Chikatchawan. Beautiful body shot.
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet lands a really nice looking cross but Chikatchawan seems unphased.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
Trumpet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.#T2#
Trumpet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chikatchawan at a distance.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left.
Trumpet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Trumpet.
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan with a nice cross.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Trumpet clinches up against the ropes.
Trumpet gets through Chikatchawan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trumpet prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Trumpet jumps guard but Chikatchawan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Chikatchawan.
Trumpet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trumpet blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Chikatchawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chikatchawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chikatchawan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trumpet throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice right hand that sends Trumpet toppling to the canvas! Trumpet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chikatchawan finish him?!#ROC2#Trumpet is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
Trumpet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Chikatchawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Trumpet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Trumpet misses its target.
A left lands for Trumpet.
A head kick misses from Trumpet.
Chikatchawan throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a good low kick that Chikatchawan was not able to check.
Trumpet throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chikatchawan just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chikatchawan moves out of range of the body kick from Trumpet.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan walks into a straight right hand from Trumpet.
Chikatchawan lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Trumpet tenderised Chikatchawan's leg. Chikatchawan is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tsoko Chikatchawan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chikatchawan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trumpet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chikatchawan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick lands for Chikatchawan.
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trumpet misses with a wild combination.
Chikatchawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Trumpet scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Trumpet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chikatchawan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet clobbers Chikatchawan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Chikatchawan ducked under it nicely.
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
It looked like Trumpet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Chikatchawan.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Chikatchawan ducked under it nicely.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Trumpet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trumpet connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trumpet doesn't seem bothered though.
Chikatchawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trumpet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Chikatchawan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.#T3#
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trumpet.
Chikatchawan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chikatchawan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trumpet will feel that in the morning.
Trumpet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trumpet lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumpets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trumpet lands a jab.
Chikatchawan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trumpet misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet. #T4#
Trumpet throws the left hand but Chikatchawan avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumpets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chikatchawan connects with a body shot.
Trumpet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Chikatchawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trumpet backing away here, and Chikatchawan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
Trumpet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chikatchawan avoids the head kick by Trumpet.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan stuffs the takedown attempt from Trumpet. Trumpet gets slowly back to his feet.
Chikatchawan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trumpet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tsoko Chikatchawan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatchawan.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Chikatchawan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chikatchawan duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trumpet 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 Chikatchawan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chikatchawan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chikatchawan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Trumpet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trumpet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trumpet lands with a straight right. Chikatchawan didn't see that one coming.
Trumpet misses with a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trumpet fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet lands a lovely overhand right.
Trumpet misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Chikatchawan there.
Chikatchawan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatchawan looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trumpet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Trumpet misses.
It seemed like Chikatchawan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trumpet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chikatchawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donald Trumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Trumpet walks into a stiff left hand from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Trumpet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trumpet's knee momentarily.
Trumpet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trumpet looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Chikatchawan defending well as Trumpet loads up on a big left hand.
Chikatchawan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Chikatchawan tenderised Trumpet's leg. Trumpet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Chikatchawan drops Trumpet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trumpet looks back up at him and smiles so Chikatchawan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Trumpet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chikatchawan lands a big right hook! Trumpet looks hurt but is still standing! Chikatchawan lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Trumpet falls down and Chikatchawan dives in with a huge hammer fist! Trumpet's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Chikatchawan runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet slips under a jab from Alcala.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alcala 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.#KD#
Alcala cracks Trumpet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trumpet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alcala finish him? #ROC#Trumpet is rocked!
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet scores with a slapping 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!
Alcala misses the jab.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Alcala. #CL2#
Trumpet forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Trumpet blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Alcala. No joy for Trumpet on that attempt.
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala fakes the leg kick and cracks Trumpet in the body.
Trumpet blocks the body kick.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Rodney Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Trumpet misses with a looping right.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala punishes Trumpet's body with a nice straight punch.
Alcala throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Alcala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alcala swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Trumpet takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Trumpet slips a jab from Alcala.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into Alcala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala throws a head kick that Trumpet semi-blocks. #CL2#
Trumpet instigates a clinch.
Trumpet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Trumpet pushes Alcala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcala just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Alcala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Alcala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target. #T4##TD2#
Trumpet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcala has his hands clasped together around Trumpet's back. He's all about the action.
Trumpet throwing shots but Alcala is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Trumpet is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet connects with a jab.
Alcala throws a combination. Trumpet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Alcala cracks Trumpet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Alcala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Alcala drops Trumpet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trumpet looks back up at him and smiles so Alcala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Trumpet is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcala finish him?
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Alcala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trumpet walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Alcala! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Trumpet misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trumpet was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Trumpet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trumpet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trumpet has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Trumpet 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.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpet is keeping the position for now.
Ruth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Ruth trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth 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.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trumpet stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trumpet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Trumpet is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Ruth managing to control the position.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ruth has his foot on Trumpet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumpet works his way back into a safe position though.
Trumpet won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Trumpet stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruth seems a little lost for a moment, as Trumpet dominates the positioning.
Ruth parries the strikes from Trumpet easily there. Trumpet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruth to escape.
Trumpet working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Trumpet seems to be working for a kimura but Ruth defends the submission attempt.
Ruth is not content to let Trumpet control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Trumpet wants to finish this one by submission but Ruth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trumpet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trumpet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trumpet throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Trumpet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trumpet - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Trumpet pushes Ruth away with a front kick.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trumpet throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Ruth takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trumpet misses with a straight right.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Trumpet.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Ruth with a jab.
Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trumpet rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
Trumpet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet 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.
Ruth throws out a counter right but Trumpet avoids it with no problem.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Trumpet. Those never looked like landing.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Ruth. #T2#
Ruth doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Trumpet tries to land a leg kick but Ruth saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Nice straight punches there by Ruth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruth.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trumpet on the side of the head.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Ruth.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.#TD2#
Ruth gets a takedown into half guard.
Trumpet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruth's back!
Ruth trying to control the action but Trumpet just sinks the hooks in.
Ruth tries to escape but Trumpet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruth just trying to survive but Trumpet is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ruth has hold of Trumpet's leg, trying to break free but it's let Trumpet lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Ruth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Trumpet throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet misses with a jab to the body
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumpet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Trumpet on the inside. #TD2#
Trumpet decides to pull guard.
Stein won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumpet 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.
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Trumpet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Trumpet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trumpet is proving hard to escape from.
Stein looking to pass the guard.
Trumpet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Trumpet looking to control. #SUB2#
Trumpet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein controlling from the top position.
Trumpet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Stein wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Stein wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trumpet is keen to just control but Stein is a slippery customer.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Trumpet is very close to passing his half guard.
Trumpet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trumpet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpet fails to move to back control.
Stein is trying desperately to improve position.
Stein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Trumpet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trumpet prevents Stein from standing back up.
Trumpet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stein keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stein tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trumpet.
Stein wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy.
Trumpet wants to take a breather but Stein is having none of it.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Trumpet is very close to passing his half guard.
Stein wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Stein is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stein pulls Trumpet in close to his closed guard and prevents Trumpet from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully. #ES#
Stein has his feet on Trumpet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet moves forwards but Stein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trumpet. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein misses with a low kick as Trumpet jumps back.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Trumpet.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Trumpet controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trumpet's brow.
Trumpet is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Trumpet shrugs off.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Trumpet working aggressively here.
Stein lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Trumpet takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein darts in trying to clinch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Trumpet throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
Stein misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Stein gets a clinch. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein clobbers Trumpet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet misses with a looping left.
Trumpet takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
And Stein counters with a quick kick to the body but Trumpet blocks it.#T3#
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Trumpet lands with a hook. Stein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein misses with an uppercut. Trumpet saw that one coming.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Trumpet walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Trumpet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stein lands the left hand.
Frank Stein is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Trumpet is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Trumpet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stein doesn't seem phased though.
Stein misses with a shot to the body
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trumpet at a distance.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein'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#
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Stein as he connects with a hook.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trumpet throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trumpet looks to land a combination. Stein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trumpet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Stein darts in trying to clinch
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stein misses with a body shot
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Trumpet in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Trumpet and move into the clinch.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein misses with a body kick.
A big left from Stein misses.
As Stein backs off Trumpet throws a huge counter combo but Stein manages to avoid it all.
Stein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trumpet's elbow.
Stein blocks a body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet working hard to break the clinch.
Trumpet lands a right hand.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trumpet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein is working Trumpet over against the cage.#BC2#
Trumpet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Trumpet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Trumpet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Trumpet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein lands the left hand.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Trumpet takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein tries to clinch there but Trumpet circles away.
Stein misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Stein.
I think Stein 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trumpet defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Trumpet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trumpet is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Trumpet circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Trumpet.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trumpet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trumpet.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes misses with a hook. Trumpet ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Menezes.
Menezes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Menezes ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Menezes swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Menezes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Trumpet tried to score with a low kick but Menezes checks it.
Menezes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Trumpet throws a front kick aimed at Menezes's knee but Menezes avoids it well.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Menezes punishes Trumpet's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Menezes drives through with a takedown into Trumpet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Trumpet is looking to sweep but instead, Menezes has passed into half guard.
Menezes drops an elbow to the side of Trumpet's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trumpet wants to improve his position but instead Menezes has moved into half guard.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Trumpet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Menezes is really struggling to control Trumpet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Menezes is pressing down on Trumpet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trumpet is holding on for now.
Trumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trumpet is looking to improve his position.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Trumpet is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Trumpet defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trumpet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Menezes throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trumpet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Trumpet.
Menezes misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Menezes gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Menezes has gone for a leg lock! Trumpet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menezes's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Menezes lands a jab to the head.
Trumpet throws a low kick but Menezes moves out of range easily. #CL#
Menezes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Menezes breaks the clinch.
Trumpet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Menezes avoids them all with ease.
Menezes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet takes one on the button.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Trumpet lands.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Menezes jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Trumpet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Trumpet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Menezes checks it.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
Menezes avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumpet.#CL#
Menezes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menezes lands a really nice looking cross but Trumpet seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Trumpet.
Trumpet walks into a jab.#T2#
Menezes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet lands with a kick to the temple. Menezes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trumpet slips under a jab from Menezes.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Menezes feinted with a counter takedown.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Trumpet tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trumpet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpet keeps working. #T3#
Trumpet trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Trumpet trying to get back to full guard but Menezes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet is looking to get to half guard.
Menezes is looking to work his way around to Trumpet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes looking to finish Trumpet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trumpet!
Trumpet regains half guard.#SUB#
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Trumpet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Trumpet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Menezes connects with a jab.
Menezes scores with a jab. Trumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes 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.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Menezes slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Menezes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumpet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menezes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Menezes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Trumpet.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Trumpet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet misses with a looping right.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menezes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Menezes closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trumpet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards. #TD#
Menezes decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully.
Trumpet looking to sit in guard and control but Menezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Trumpet.#SUB2#
Trumpet has his foot on Menezes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menezes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Trumpet working for a triangle but Menezes defends it easily. #SUB#
Menezes has gone for a leg lock! Trumpet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menezes's guard.#REVB##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumpet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trumpet looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I think Trumpet 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donald Trumpet!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet 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: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Trumpet's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trumpet works Merel's body with a nice hook.
Merel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Trumpet scores with a nice right hand.
Trumpet thumps Merel with a low kick.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Merel gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merel looking to control.
Trumpet tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trumpet defends it easily.#T2#
Merel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trumpet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
Trumpet trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Trumpet is looking to pass Merel's guard but actually Merel recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Merel has his foot on Trumpet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumpet works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Merel is trying to control the position but Trumpet postures up.
Trumpet won't allow Merel to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trumpet throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Donald Trumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Merel's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Trumpet. Those never looked like landing.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trumpet enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trumpet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet. #T4#
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trumpet's head.
Merel throws an elbow that misses. Trumpet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merel's guard. Nice move by Trumpet!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel is trying to control the position but Trumpet postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.
Trumpet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trumpet throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merel can do to turn this around?
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
Merel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Merel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Merel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Merel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Trumpet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donald Trumpet is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet lands with an uppercut that bounces Merel off the cage and back into range.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merel misses with a hook.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel connects with a right hand. Trumpet shakes it off.
Trumpet thows a leg kick but Merel checks it #TD2#
so Merel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trumpet tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard. #T2#
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trumpet preventing the sweep.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Trumpet trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Merel 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.
Trumpet pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trumpet is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpet to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumpet is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Trumpet has control of the leg.
Merel is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?
Trumpet tries to stand and escape but Merel is controlling the position.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Trumpet has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Merel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Merel.
It looked like Trumpet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trumpet swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel blocks a jab.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merel scores with a sloppy right hand. Trumpet should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Trumpet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Merel with the counter takedown but Trumpet avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
It looked like Trumpet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merel.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but Trumpet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trumpet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Merel finds it's way round the side to connect with Trumpet's head. #T1#
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trumpet as he avoids it easily.
Trumpet misses with a body punch
and Merel counters with a nice body shot.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merel looks for a takedown but Trumpet sprawls well.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Trumpet cracks Merel with a good jab.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.#T2#
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Merel scores with a shot to the body.
Merel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Merel checks a leg kick.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Merel lands a glancing blow to the side of Trumpet's head.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Trumpet misses with a two punch combination.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trumpet scrambles back to his feet.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trumpet on the side of the head.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Trumpet coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Merel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
Trumpet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Merel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Trumpet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Merel blocks the low kick.
Merel checks a low kick from Trumpet.
Good work by Merel as he checks the leg kick.
Merel scores with a jab to the head.
Merel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Merel moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merel scores with a hook.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumpet lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Merel cracks Trumpet with an open hand slap.
Merel shoots in and drives through. Trumpet sprawls well.
Merel shoots for a double leg takedown but Trumpet sprawls well. He's pushed Merel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Merel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Trumpet throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Trumpet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Merel lands a jab.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Merel clobbers Trumpet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet throws a leg kick
and Merel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but Trumpet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trumpet.
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Merel connects with a jab.
Merel tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Merel scores with a sloppy right hand. Trumpet should have avoided that one.
Merel blocks a jab.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Merel 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.
Trumpet throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Merel. Those never looked like landing.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet lands a jab.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Trumpet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Trumpet throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trumpet works Merel's body with a nice hook.
Merel takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel 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.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet moves away from the strike by Merel.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.
Trumpet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Trumpet takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mark Merel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trumpet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Trumpet misses with a low kick.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Merel thuds his right hand into Trumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Merel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel jabs Trumpet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel scores with a hook to the body. Trumpet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Merel throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Merel checks a leg kick nicely.
Trumpet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trumpet scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Merel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet throws an off balance right hand
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel connects with a body shot.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel feints the counter takedown.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet thuds a left hand into Merel's body.
Trumpet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Trumpet settles back down.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt - Trumpet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Merel.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Merel checks it. #T3#
Trumpet misses with a hook.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Trumpet misses #TD2#
and Merel counters with a takedown into side control.
Merel wants to control but Trumpet is keeping him busy.
Merel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Merel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Trumpet is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trumpet gets back to full guard.
Mark Merel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merel landing some decent shots from guard.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpet is keeping the position for now.
Merel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Merel passes into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet 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: WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merel cracks a nice hook into Trumpet's ribs.
Merel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a straight left. #TD#
Merel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trumpet was covering up waiting for the punch and Merel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trumpet is adopting a defensive guard.
Trumpet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. #REVB#
Trumpet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpet to get to half guard. #T1#
Merel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trumpet postures up.
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - Trumpet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merel's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trumpet wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy.
Trumpet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merel wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merel is looking for a sweep. Trumpet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trumpet is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Trumpet looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Trumpet controlling Merel's posture.
Merel wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel misses with a jab to the body
and Trumpet counters with a three punch combo that has Merel backing up. Merel nods at Trumpet to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Merel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trumpet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Merel is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel cracks Trumpet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Merel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trumpet!#SUB#
Merel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trumpet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trumpet shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trumpet thinking.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Merel with that takedown attempt.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel goes for a double leg but Trumpet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trumpet continues to drive forward.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Merel fails with the takedown
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Merel throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Merel 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.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpet is retaining full guard.
Trumpet trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Trumpet working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Merel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trumpet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Trumpet is keeping the position.
Trumpet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mark Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trumpet trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpet forces his way into half guard.
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Merel tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Trumpet seems content to control.#SUB2#
Trumpet looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Merel controlling the position for now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trumpet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trumpet wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Merel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Trumpet has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Trumpet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Merel. That snapped Trumpet's head back.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merel misses with a straight right.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trumpet duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trumpet did well to prevent Merel getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel thows a huge punch but Trumpet dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Trumpet is defending well.
Trumpet trying to control but Merel postures up. #T1#
Merel is trying to control. Trumpet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
Merel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merel is nestled in close to Trumpet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Merel is keen to just control but Trumpet is a slippery customer.
Merel with the ground and pound but Trumpet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Merel postures up in Trumpet's guard and throws a big left but Trumpet blocks it.
Merel advances position into side control!
Trumpet is trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpet defending against the ground and pound.
Trumpet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Merel working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Check out the look on Merel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Merel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Merel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Merel advances to mount.
Merel wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.
Merel looking to control but Trumpet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merel looking to finish Trumpet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trumpet!#T4#
Trumpet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Merel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Merel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Trumpet is defending the position.
Trumpet manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Merel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trumpet sprawls well. Trumpet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Trumpet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Trumpet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Merel scores with the left hand. Trumpet knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Merel throws a shot to the body.
Merel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Trumpet.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Merel is rocked!
Merel throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Merel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a huge left! Merel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Trumpet isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Merel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Trumpet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet is the new middleweight champion!
Donald Trumpet 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: WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Vonshredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Vonshredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vonshredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonshredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Vonshredder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vonshredder swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Vonshredder is predictable there
and Trumpet counters with a nice leg kick.
Vonshredder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vonshredder misses with a combination
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Vonshredder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet drops his hands momentarily and Vonshredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonshredder cracks Trumpet with an open hand slap.#CL#
Vonshredder moves into the clinch.
Vonshredder has had enough of the clinch but Trumpet keeps him there for the moment.
Vonshredder wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Vonshredder swinging wildly here.
Vonshredder misses the body punch
and Trumpet counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonshredder. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Trumpet catches Vonshredder right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Vonshredder has knocked Trumpet down with a huge combo! Vonshredder steps away and waves a wobbly Trumpet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonshredder dives in and grabs Trumpet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trumpet pushes down on Vonshredder's head and hops out.
Vonshredder tries to clinch
and Vonshredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonshredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Vonshredder shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trumpet connects with a jab.
Vonshredder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vonshredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Vonshredder is rocked!
Vonshredder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Vonshredder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vonshredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vonshredder falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Manley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trumpet's waist but Trumpet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manley off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manley.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Manley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trumpet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trumpet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Trumpet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley is in close to Trumpet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manley won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here. #T1#
Manley 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.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here. #SUB#
Trumpet is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manley has his hands clasped together but Trumpet extends and breaks Manley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Trumpet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WPFA: Dominance VI
Date: Mar 03, 2020

#R1#
White scores with a head kick.
A low kick from White misses #CL#
and Trumpet counters by moving into the clinch.
Trumpet lands an uppercut.
Trumpet has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Trumpet lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Trumpet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trumpet working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trumpet blocks a leg kick.
Trumpet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
That kick from White tenderised Trumpet's leg. Trumpet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trumpet throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Trumpet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trumpet lands with a cross.
Trumpet with a jab.
Trumpet scores with a jab.
Trumpet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Trumpet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White scores with a nice strike.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet dodges the punch combination from White.
White throws a leg kick
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Trumpet walks into a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trumpet.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Trumpet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Trumpet.
As White looks to move away, Trumpet throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
Trumpet lands a jab to the nose.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Trumpet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by White.
Trumpet is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from White. #T3#
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trumpet.
White throws a head kick but Trumpet moves out of range.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from White.
Trumpet half committed to a counter leg kick.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Trumpet gets a clinch.
Trumpet misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trumpet fails to land. #BC#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Trumpet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trumpet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trumpet misses with a straight right.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White tries a low kick but Trumpet avoids it.
White scores with a leg kick.
White moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trumpet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White scores with a leg kick.
Trumpet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trumpet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White looks to land a combination but Trumpet avoids it well.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trumpet's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trumpet to score with a decent uppercut.
Trumpet scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trumpet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
White throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head. #ROC#
White is rocked!
White misses with a wild combination.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Trumpet finish him?
A low kick from White misses
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trumpet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks White out cold! What a finish! Trumpet is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumpet counters with a two punch combo.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trumpet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merel working away.
Trumpet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trumpet is trying to improve his position.
Merel tries to score with some ground and pound. Trumpet controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Merel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trumpet!
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trumpet is looking to escape.
Trumpet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merel landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Trumpet tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Merel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Merel controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Merel.
Trumpet working to try and regain half guard.
Trumpet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Merel lands a big shot there that rocks Trumpet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trumpet is in a horrible position here. Merel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Merel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trumpet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merel with good strikes from the mount here!
Trumpet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merel lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Merel lands a heavy elbow.
Merel tries to control but Trumpet wriggling away.
Trumpet can't escape the position.
Trumpet is bucking up trying to escape but Merel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trumpet can't escape the position.
Merel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trumpet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Trumpet is rocked!
Merel drops a big elbow. That's hurt Trumpet! More shots from Merel and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
After winning the bout, Mark Merel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Barter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trumpet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumpets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trumpet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Trumpet.
Barter checks a low kick from Trumpet.
Barter lands a head kick. Trumpet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barter throws a sloppy head kick and Trumpet moves out of range easily.
Trumpet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trumpet as he jumps to the side.
Barter misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trumpet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barter is out of range.
Barter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet avoids the head kick by Barter .
Trumpet lands with a nice body punch.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Barter misses the target.
Barter closes the distance but Trumpet moves to the side
and Trumpet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trumpet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barter .#T1##TD2#
Trumpet tries to sprawl but Barter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barter wants to control but Trumpet is keeping him busy.
Barter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trumpet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Barter from controlling successfully.
Trumpet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trumpet seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barter is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trumpet!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet 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.
Richard Barter was interviewed post fight and said 'I will do better next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Liguy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liguy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Liguy wants to control but Trumpet is keeping him busy.
Liguy working the ground and pound but Trumpet is defending the strikes.
Trumpet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Liguy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trumpet's legs.
Trumpet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liguy off and has taken his back!
Trumpet keeps control of the position easily here as Liguy tries to buck him off.
Trumpet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Trumpet avoiding Liguy 's attempts to control his hands.
Trumpet has the hooks in. Liguy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trumpet biding his time, controlling Liguy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trumpet has the hooks in. Liguy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trumpet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Trumpet continues to stall.
Liguy is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liguy trying to control the hands but Trumpet breaks the grip.
Trumpet keeps control of the position as Liguy tries to break free.
Trumpet has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Liguy's body.
Trumpet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Liguy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trumpet but Trumpet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trumpet misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liguy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trumpet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?
Trumpet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Liguy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liguy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liguy avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Liguy feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trumpet enables Liguy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trumpet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liguy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Trumpet tries to stand but Liguy is controlling from the bottom.
Trumpet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Liguy has his hands on Trumpet's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liguy has a closed guard, preventing Trumpet from standing up.
Trumpet passes into half guard.
Trumpet is taking a breather. Liguy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trumpet is pressing down on Liguy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liguy is holding on for now. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liguy fails with the takedown
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Liguy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liguy dives in for a single leg takedown but Trumpet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Liguy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liguy is fighting to break Trumpet's control of his arms but Trumpet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Liguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trumpet pulls Liguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Liguy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpet is on top in guard. #REVR#
Trumpet is stalling in the full guard.
Trumpet tries to free his leg and advance position but Liguy is retaining full guard.
Donald Trumpet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trumpet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Trumpet tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet dominated that second round.
That's time! Trumpet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trumpet jabs Liguy right on the nose. Liguy blinks but takes it well.
Trumpet slaps away a takedown attempt from Liguy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trumpet throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liguy is defended easily by Trumpet.
Trumpet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liguy misses with a hook
and Trumpet counters with a left to the body.
Trumpet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liguy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a big right hand! Oh Liguy is in trouble here! Trumpet follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
A less than humble Donald Trumpet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Fitzgerald wants to clinch but Trumpet slips to the side
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Trumpet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trumpet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Don Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Trumpet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Trumpet misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Trumpet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trumpet, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Trumpet misses with a looping left.
Trumpet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trumpet.
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!
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch. #BC#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trumpet sizes up Fitzgerald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trumpet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a series of punches.
Trumpet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trumpet scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Trumpet defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Trumpet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trumpet to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Fitzgerald is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Don Fitzgerald's cut even more.
Trumpet drops Fitzgerald with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fitzgerald! Trumpet dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet 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: KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
As Frank tries to get set, Woods tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Woods has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Frank.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Woods shoots in.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Woods is rocked!#CL2#
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank being controlled against the cage.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Woods blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Woods closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Frank misses with some punches.
Woods jumps guard but Frank stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Woods gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Woods will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from.
Frank postures up. #SUB#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woods holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Woods is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.#SUB#
Woods looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frank has picked Woods up and slammed him! Woods can't keep hold of the triangle and Frank manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Frank decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.#CL2#
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Woods jumps guard but Frank stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Woods tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frank cracks Woods with an open hand slap.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods wants to clinch.#CL2#
Frank rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A hook to the body from Frank.
Frank prevents a body shot from Woods.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Woods moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank works on Woods's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frank misses with some punches.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frank smiles and moves away.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Frank cracks Woods with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Woods looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frank finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
and Frank counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Woods! He's just covering up as Frank starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Frank!
A very excited looking Darian Frank 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: KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Bootier ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Bootier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank scores with a shot to the body.
Bootier misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Bootier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bootier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Bootier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Bootier moved out of range.
Bootier blocks a jab.
Bootier tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Bootier 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootier postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Bootier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bootier.
Bootier 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.
Bootier postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Bootier throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bootier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bootier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Malmi Aitta inform us that Frank has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bootier trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Bootier is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bootier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank is looking to stand up but Bootier isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bootier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bootier is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bootier.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bootier throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank letting Bootier take a breather here.
Bootier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bootier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Come on Bootier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bootier misses with some punches.
Bootier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Frank blocking some punches.
Bootier throws a head punch that misses.
Bootier lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
Bootier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank blocks a body shot from Bootier.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bootier misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bootier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bootier working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bootier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Bootier.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Bootier wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bootier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Frank closes the distance and clinches.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Bootier's head.
Our sources have told us that Bootier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bootier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Bootier controls the action.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bootier is pushing Frank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bootier.
Bootier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bootier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bootier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frank has hold of Bootier's hands but Bootier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bootier misses with a head shot. Frank uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bootier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bootier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Bootier from controlling successfully.
Bootier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Bootier postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow.
Bootier wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Bootier content to stall in guard here.
Bootier trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bootier prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Bootier wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Bootier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bootier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Bootier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bootier showed some decent athleticism there.
Bootier slows the pace down in half guard.
Bootier passes to side control. #T4#
Bootier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bootier lands an elbow.
Bootier landing strikes.
Bootier in side control, throwing shots but Frank defends.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Booty Bootier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bootier.
Frank pushes Bootier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bootier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Booty Bootier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Frank lands a nice hook to Bootier's body. Bootier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Frank clinches up with Bootier and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank blocks a body shot from Bootier.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Bootier.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bootier throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootier stalling the fight.
Frank letting Bootier take a breather here.
Frank misses with some punches.
Darian Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bootier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Bootier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank is leaning against Bootier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bootier misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Bootier.
Bootier stalling the fight.
Bootier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bootier is looking to control Frank's arms but Frank gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bootier has his back to the cage.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Bootier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bootier fails to land.
Bootier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bootier working aggressively here.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Frank working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Bootier prevents a body shot from Frank.
Bootier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bootier working aggressively here.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bootier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank prevents a body shot from Bootier.
Bootier misses with a punch to the body.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bootier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Booty Bootier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Bootier avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #T4#
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bootier tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Bootier backwards.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries a body shot but Bootier blocks it.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bootier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Bootier has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Bootier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootier takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Bootier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KFC 27: Leary vs Hill
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Frank throws a shot to the body.
Frank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Frank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.#ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Frank points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Franco wakes up just in time to hear Frank thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darian Frank!
Our winner, Darian Frank, 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: KFC 23: Leary vs The Reaper
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Dominguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frank. Frank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dominguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dominguez rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Frank cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Frank's coach down at Thibodeauxs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Frank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez blocking some punches. #TD#
Dominguez has picked Frank up - he's going for a ride! Dominguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away. #SUB#
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Dominguez wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominguez throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Dominguez is nestled in close to Frank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
Frank is trying to stand. #SUB#
Dominguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominguez.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dominguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Frank defends it.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dominguez is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank is trying to stand up here but Dominguez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dominguez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Frank as he works his way to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank cracks Dominguez with an open hand slap.
Dominguez scores with a nice strike.
Frank misses with an uppercut
and Dominguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dominguez drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Dominguez works on Frank's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez fails to pull guard.
Frank pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Dominguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Frank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Dominguez.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards. #TD#
Dominguez jumps guard.
Dominguez throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frank is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dominguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dominguez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frank throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dominguez's body to avoid the submission. Dominguez has instead reached around Frank's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dominguez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabian Dominguez!
The defeated Darian Frank had this to say: 'Just tell me who really won after the drug test results! Dude is built like a fire hydrant and is hoisted up by legs that look like silly putty. I mean Jesus Christ. -walks out cage- '.

Event: KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.
A left lands for Frank.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Frank lands a nice hook to Valmarsson's body. Valmarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank clobbers Valmarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valmarsson backwards.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valmarsson has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valmarsson has been working on his balance at Team Elite ($50), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Frank.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank lands with a right to the head.
Valmarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerfi Valmarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valmarsson or not.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Valmarsson's head. #T1#
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Valmarsson tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank is working Valmarsson over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank lands an uppercut.
A short right from Frank. #ROC2#
Valmarsson is rocked!
We've been informed that Frank 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.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Oh Valmarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Valmarsson.
Frank working aggressively here.
Valmarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valmarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Valmarsson's takedown attempt.
Valmarsson fails to pull guard.
Frank is working Valmarsson over against the cage.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valmarsson backwards.
Valmarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Valmarsson! Frank dives in looking to finish! Valmarsson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Frank!
A very excited looking Darian Frank 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: KFC 10: Kennedy vs Soun
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Domonicko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domonicko shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domonicko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Frank clinches.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
Domonicko looking for a takedown.
Frank tries to work over Domonicko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Domonicko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Domonicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domonicko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domonicko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Domonicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank tries to work over Domonicko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Domonicko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Domonicko goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Domonicko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domonicko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darian Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Domonicko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Domonicko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frank up against the cage.
Domonicko'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.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Domonicko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domonicko lands a left hand.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank misses with the head strike. #T3#
Domonicko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonicko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domonicko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domonicko stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domonicko.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Domonicko controls the action.
Domonicko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Domonicko digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domonicko has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonicko lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domonicko's elbow.
Domonicko scores with a hook to the body.
Domonicko lands an uppercut.
Domonicko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Domonicko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Domonicko has Frank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domonicko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Frank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Domonicko misses with a right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Domonicko wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Domonicko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domonicko scores with the left hand. Frank knows he should have avoided that one.
Domonicko throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Domonicko moved out of range nicely.
Domonicko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Domonicko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Domonicko slips a straight right by Frank.
Domonicko appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Domonicko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Domonicko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Domonicko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank throws a hook but Domonicko avoids it easily.#T1#
Domonicko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Domonicko takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Domonicko instigates a clinch.
Domonicko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frank.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Domonicko controls the action.
Domonicko goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Domonicko is rocked!
Frank moves in close and cracks Domonicko with a massive right hand! Domonicko, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Frank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darian Frank!
A determined Darian Frank didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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